FARMVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — A critical Big South Conference rematch awaits on Saturday when the Longwood Lancers host the South Carolina Upstate Spartans at Willet Hall. The matchup comes just over two weeks after the Spartans (11-15, Big South) edged the Lancers (13-14) 65-60 in Spartanburg on Jan. 29. That result is part of a recent slide for Longwood, which has lost four of its last five games, including a 79-74 defeat to UNC Asheville on Thursday. South Carolina Upstate also seeks a rebound after a 95-70 home loss to High Point that same night. Player performances will be pivotal. For Upstate, guard Isaiah Skinner is a key figure. He scored 13 points in the loss to High Point and was instrumental in the first win over Longwood, despite a modest 3-point output. His consistency as a playmaker will be tested. Longwood will look for a bigger contribution from Alphonzo Billups, who was held to 3 points in the January meeting. He enters with momentum, however, coming off a 20-point performance in the loss to Asheville. His scoring surge will be essential for a Lancer offense that has struggled at times. Both teams reside in the middle tier of the conference standings, making this a crucial game for seeding momentum with the league tournament approaching. Longwood holds a slight edge in overall record but has found wins elusive lately, especially against conference foes. South Carolina Upstate has shown resilience, with two overtime wins in its last six games, but has battled inconsistency. The Lancers will aim to protect their home court and avenge the earlier loss, while the Spartans look to secure a season sweep and climb back toward .500 in league play. Tipoff is set for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Farmville.