HBO is set to debut a new series entitled ‘Sports in America.' I thought it would be a good idea to apply HBO's idea to Longwood students and ask them about one sports moment that truly affected them. Given that this is the first iteration of the "Sports at Longwood" series, I thought it best to start ...
On Monday, Jan. 23, the Longwood community received big news. It was announced that the Lancers had finally found a conference home in the Big South. The fourth Virginia team in the conference, and 12th overall, Longwood will begin play in the Big South next year. This Thursday, there will be a pep ...
The Longwood men's basketball team lost at Eastern Kentucky University last Sunday 78-71. The Lancers held a 46-35 lead early in the second half of action, but were swept aside by a 17-10 Colonels run during closing minutes. Sophomore Tristan Carey led Longwood with a game-high 25 points, but fouled ...
Excitement coupled with relief. That's the general feeling on campus in the wake of Monday's announced move to the Big South Conference for 13 of 14 Longwood athletic programs. Conference affiliation at one time seemed far out of reach, so much so that I never thought I would see it in my time at Longwood ...
A lot happened in Longwood athletics while students were away on winter break. Here's a recap: -Men's basketball defeated in-state, and now Big South, rival VMI 110-89 on Dec. 12. The team also had a huge home matchup against Big East powerhouse Seton Hall on Dec. 23. The Lancers had the lead early, ...
There are no two more polarizing figures in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series than Kyle and Kurt Busch. Both have their own legions of fans who gobble up merchandise left and right and show up at the racetrack each weekend to show their support for their favorite drivers. They also have multitudes of detractors ...
On Nov. 12, three new inductees were added to the Longwood University Athletics Hall of Fame at a luncheon in Blackwell Hall. The day's first inductee was Darryl Case, '84, a member of the men's soccer team. He was the first, and to date only, four-time All-American in Longwood soccer history. Over ...
Until last week, former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno was seen as a legend of college football. He had won more games than any other coach and coached more games than almost anyone as well. Moreover, his program in University Park was seen as the last bastion of winning the right way — the Nittany ...
The Longwood Lancers men's basketball team dropped their home opener against Navy on Friday 78-70. In a back and forth battle that featured 22 lead changes, the Midshipmen used a 15-7 run to break a 63-63 tie with 5:30 remaining en route to their first victory of the season. Navy converted nine of 10 ...
The Longwood women's basketball team dropped their season opener Friday, Nov. 11, to nationally ranked Georgetown University 56-45. The Lancers trailed the number 11 Hoyas by six at the intermission, and cut the lead to as little as four in the second half, but would get no closer. Senior Brittanni ...
The turning of the leaves and shift in weather are sure signs of fall. Along with those signs of autumn comes another Longwood men's basketball season. Last year, the Lancers were ranked 13th in the nation for assists per game and 25th for points per game, ahead of all Final Four teams, including the ...
Yesterday, Director of Athletics Troy Austin announced that the Longwood women's lacrosse program will move from the National Lacrosse Conference (NLC) and join the Atlantic Sun Conference as an affiliate member. The move will come into effect starting with the 2013 season. The Lancers will be part ...
The Longwood Lancers women's basketball team opens play this Friday night, Nov. 11, on the road at Georgetown University of the Big East Conference. The schedule for the women's team includes nine home games and 21 away games. The first home game for the team is this coming Sunday, Nov. 13, against ...
Lancers, it's time to get up off the couch, put on your white and blue, get out of your residence halls and apartments and come support your school basketball teams. That's right, men and women's basketball are back in action starting this Friday night (Nov. 11), as the men take on Navy in Willett Hall ...
The turning of the leaves and shift in weather are sure signs of fall. Along with those signs of autumn comes another Longwood men's basketball season. Last year, the Lancers were ranked 13th in the nation for assists per game and 25th for points per game, ahead of all Final Four teams, including the ...
The Longwood women's rugby team took to the First Avenue field last Saturday, Nov. 5 needing a win against Mary Washington to earn a share of the Virginia Rugby Union (VRU) title. Mary Washington was undefeated while Longwood had one loss. From the very beginning, the Lancers dominated the game. ...
Over the weekend, the field hockey team traveled to Stanford, Calif. to compete in the Northern Pacific (NorPac) conference tournament where they finished third. Longwood finished 5-1 in the conference during the regular season earning them the top seed in the Eastern Division. The Lancers kicked off ...
The Longwood Lancers women's basketball team opens play this Friday night, Nov. 11, on the road at Georgetown University of the Big East Conference. The schedule for the women's team includes nine home games and 21 away games. The first home game for the team is this coming Sunday, Nov. 13, against ...
"Coffee with the Coach" Men's basketball head coach Mike Gillian will be at the Barnes & Noble Longwood Bookstore Café every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. during the basketball season. Fans are welcome to come out to chat with Gillian about the team during that time and can also get a free cup of coffee. ...
Ben Maitland, Sports Editor (18-14) -Virginia Tech over Georgia Tech: I'll take the Hokies, although the Yellow Jackets will make it tough on them. Logan Thomas still has a lot of learning to do, but the Tech coaching staff has him ready to play on Saturday. -Stanford over Oregon: Andrew Luck can play ...
