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Longwood upsets nationally-ranked Georgia in first win of the season

By Nick Robinson | February 21

Following a 10-2 defeat at the hand of the 16th ranked Georgia Bulldogs the day before, no one gave Longwood much of a chance in the rematch. The Lancers proved everyone wrong and upset the Bulldogs by a score of 3-2. They did it with a combination of lockdown defense and efficient offense. In ...

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Longwood hires Megan Brown to build on foundation set by softball legend

By Nick Robinson | August 26

Back in June, Longwood’s long-time softball coach, Kathy Riley, announced her retirement. Soon after, the search began for her replacement. After an extensive search, it was announced two weeks ago that Dr. Megan Brown would become the next head softball coach at Longwood University. Brown was a former ...

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Legendary Softball Coach Announces Retirement

By Nick Robinson | July 10

In late June, 2020 hit us with yet another curveball. Two weeks ago, it was announced that Longwood head softball coach Kathy Riley would be stepping down after 23 years at the helm. In the early 2000s, Riley helped guide the program into Division I after Longwood left the Division II Carolinas-Virginia ...

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Softball coach Kathy Riley taking leave of absence for remainder of season

By Patrick Sanderson and Patrick Sanderson | February 19

Longwood softball head coach Kathy Riley will take a leave of absence for the remainder of the 2020 season, according to a press release sent out by the Longwood athletics department Wednesday, Feb. 19. “As coach Riley takes the time she needs to address a private matter, our program will be in excellent ...

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Longwood softball receives recognition in preseason polls

By Kurt Martin | January 24

It’s almost like being told “the sky is blue” when fans of Longwood Softball hear the fact that the Lancers have once again (for the fifth season in a row) been placed first in the Big South Conference Preseason Poll. With the level of excellence the program has shown throughout its history, instances ...

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Longwood softball readies for Big South tournament

By Nick Lewis | April 26

Currently sitting at 31-16 and 17-4 in the Big South Conference, Longwood softball will finish their season with nine straight road games on the docket with two three-game sets at Presbyterian College and Virginia Tech. The team will then end the season at former Big South rival Liberty University ...

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Powell makes offensive leap midway through sophomore year

By Nick Lewis | March 30

Sophomore second baseman Leah Powell had a less than ideal freshman season, batting only .189. Despite the average, Powell showed glimpses of production at the plate, finishing the year with a .308 on-base percentage. Halfway through her second season, her batting average is currently up to .274, coupled ...

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Longwood softball looks to repeat previous successes

By Nicholas Lione | February 16

While the Longwood softball program has seen success in previous seasons, they are looking to improve and accomplish feats they haven’t this year. After coming up short in the conference tournament last season, the team looks to recapture conference supremacy and has an ultimate goal of winning an ...

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Preview: Longwood softball pegged as favorites to win 2018 Big South championship

By Patrick Sanderson and Patrick Sanderson | February 15

A year removed from their third straight Big South championship and fourth in five seasons, the Longwood softball team was picked to win a fourth consecutive title by Big South coaches in 2018, marking the third consecutive season the Lancers come into a season as favorites. The Lancers 2017 championship ...

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Former Longwood softball standout takes talent to the baseball diamond

By TJ Wengert and TJ Wengert | October 26

Originally created in 1943, women’s baseball in America sought to fill a hole in sports as a result of men serving in the military during World War II. Upon their return from war, women’s baseball lost its popularity. However, over the last decade, it has begun to regain its prominence, attracting ...

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SOFT: The road to victory goes through Farmville

By Stephanie Roberts | November 19

Is there any better feeling than winning a championship with your team? Hold your breath as you count down the seconds until the buzzer sounds. Storm the field with your team, all cheering, and then start a dogpile. The Longwood softball team knows this feeling very well. The Lancers have won the 2013, ...

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Lancers outclassed by No. 2 Auburn

By Tristan Penna | April 13

The Longwood softball team’s hot streak came to an end, as they were swept by No. 2 Auburn University in a three game road series. The Lancers came into the series having won seven of their previous eight games, but the trio of losses dropped the Lancers’ record to 21-15 this season. Auburn hosted ...

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Lancers split doubleheader with Liberty

By Tristan Penna | April 8

The Longwood softball team split a home doubleheader against rivals Liberty University on April 5, losing the opener 2-1, before rebounding to take the second game 3-1. The Lancers now sit at 20-12, and move into second place in the Big South Conference. The opening game was a pitcher’s duel between ...

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Softball gains momentum as McCarthy climbs up record book

By Tristan Penna | March 23

The Longwood softball team (12-8) returned to winning ways at home with a three-game sweep over Campbell University, and junior pitcher Elizabeth McCarthy moved into second place on Longwood’s career strikeouts list. The Lancers came into the series on a five-game losing streak, but improved during ...

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Softball helps homeless veterans

By Victoria Walker | February 24

The softball team became involved with the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to help local homeless veterans, and it all started with a goal set by a senior Longwood University student, Tom Lanigan. The Longwood University softball team started a clothing drive for homeless veterans in the summer ...

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SOFT: The champions return

By Michael Margulis | February 17

With the 2016 season less than two weeks away, the Longwood softball team, defending Big South Conference champions, look to defend their title and add to what was a historic 2015 for the Lancers. After winning the conference last year for the second time in three years, they were picked as the preseason ...

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Softball Takes Doubleheader; Looks for Strong 2013 Season

By Kevin Green | February 13

After another winning campaign in 2012, the Longwood softball team has opened its 2013 campaign. The Lancers took both games in a double- header on the road against the North Carolina Central Eagles on Tuesday. Sophomore Libby Morris got the start at pitcher in game one as the Lancers won 5-2. The offense ...

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