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WSOC: Lancers commanding in Senior Day win

Despite blustery conditions, the Longwood women’s soccer team turned in a dominant performance in a 1-0 win over Charleston Southern University on Oct. 22. The Senior Day win improved the Lancers’ record to 7-9-1 and 4-3-1 in Big South play with one game remaining in the regular season. Facing an ...


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FH: Longwood keeps MAC tournament hopes alive

The Longwood field hockey team kept their hopes alive during the MAC conference tournament with a commanding 5-1 victory over Central Michigan University on Oct. 22. Two early goals from junior forward Edel Nyland proved the difference for the Lancers, who improved to 8-8 and 2-3 in conference ...



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MSOC: Longwood falls to JMU in double overtime

James Madison freshman forward Tim Estermann lifted the Dukes past Longwood 2-1, with a goal in the 109th minute on Oct. 18 in Harrisonburg, Va. The overtime loss dropped Longwood to a 5-9-1 record. This was the freshman’s first career collegiate goal, and was set up by junior forward Joe Vyner. "I ...


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Men's Rugby Returns

Despite falling 43-12 to Duke on Oct. 16, the Longwood men’s rugby team has continued their revival this fall. Suspended last year, the team is continuing its comeback, and is growing in numbers. It’s going well, we’ve doubled in size over the last eight weeks,” said First Lieutenant Ben Smith, ...


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WSOC: Second-half strikes spark win

A pair of second-half goals gave the Longwood women’s soccer team a 2-0 home victory over UNC Asheville on Oct. 15. The win continued the Lancers’ turnaround, bringing their record to 6-8-1 this season. The opening 45 minutes were scoreless but eventful, as the Lancers were unable to convert their ...


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MSOC: No. 9 Lancers take third-straight road defeat

Longwood men’s soccer head coach Jon Atkinson said his team is hurting itself in the final third as a 2-0 road defeat by No. 2 Presbyterian (5-7-1, 3-1) for their third-straight loss with four to go in Big South play on Saturday, Oct. 15. The Lancers (4-8-1, 1-3) have been outscored by opponents 7-1 ...


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'Obsessed, relentless and united'

For someone so skilled and confident on the field, Edel Nyland does not crave the limelight. In fact, the junior forward was quick to deflect praise toward her teammates on the Longwood field hockey team, even after her interview was finished. “Don’t make it all about me,” she laughed, “Everyone’s ...



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MSOC: Longwood drops Big South opener to UNC Asheville

Longwood lost in double overtime to UNC Asheville 3-2, at the Greenwood Field on Sept. 24. The back and forth battle between the Lancers and the Bulldogs was stretched until the last two minutes of the second overtime when UNC Asheville’s senior forward Zach Joens scored the game winner in the 109th ...


The Setonian
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WSOC: Overtime goal caps comeback win

It took 108 minutes, but senior defender Jessica O’Bryant’s goal gave Longwood a 2-1 come from behind win over Saint Francis on Sept. 18. The win improved the Lancers to 3-6-0, as they rounded out non-conference play for the season. The Red Flash opened the scoring just eight minutes in, as freshman ...


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MSOC: Home victories continue

The home field advantage continues to bring the Longwood men’s soccer team good luck as they won their third home game on Sept. 18. The Lancers beat Appalachian State 2-0, holding them to a shutout. Longwood has now improved to a winning record of 3-2-1. It was a very physical match and continued ...


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FH: Lancers break out in second half

The Longwood field hockey team rode a trio of second half goals to beat Appalachian State 4-1 on Sept. 17. The win was their second straight, and it brings the Lancers to 5-3 on the season. In a relatively even opening half in Boone, N.C., it was the Mountaineers who struck first. Junior defender Rebecca ...


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FH: Lancers hang on against Davidson

The Longwood field hockey team held off a late comeback from Davidson in Farmville to win 4-3 on Sept. 11. The victory improved the Lancers record to 4-3 and snaps a two-game losing streak. "Every year we have a battle with Davidson," said Longwood field hockey head coach Iain Byers on the official ...


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MSOC: Three Lancer goals tackle DII Newberry

Two minutes into the second half, Longwood sophomore forward Mo Jalloh capitalized on a pass inside the 18-yard box from freshman forward Jacob Parrot, putting the Lancers up 1-0 after a messy first half.  “It felt really good scoring, it definitely brings my confidence ...


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WSOC: Home comfort sparks win

The familiar confines of Farmville brought a much-needed 1-0 victory for the Longwood women’s soccer team against UMBC on Sept. 11. Junior midfielder Janese Quick’s 59th minute goal and a first shutout of the season improved the Lancers’ record to 2-5-0. Longwood came into the contest having been ...


The Setonian
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WSOC: Rough start continues in Ohio

The Longwood women’s soccer team gave up two goals in the final 15 minutes as they lost to Youngstown State 3-1 on Sept. 4. The loss dropped the Lancers to 1-4-0 this season, as their bumpy start to the season continued in Youngstown, Oh. Two days after beating Duquesne for their first win of the ...