Longwood Defeats High Point in Overtime Thriller, Advances to Big South Finals

Szymon Zapala's late basket clinches a 80-79 victory for fifth-seeded Longwood over top seed High Point.

• Szymon Zapala's go-ahead basket in overtime secures Longwood's 80-79 victory over High Point in the Big South Conference Tournament semifinals.
• Longwood, the fifth seed, overcame a halftime deficit to defeat top-seeded High Point.
• Walyn Napper contributed significantly with 16 points, seven assists, and three steals for Longwood.
• Kezza Giffa led High Point with 32 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
• The victory advances Longwood to the Big South Conference Tournament finals.

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