At the start of every season, no matter the sport, teams endure inevitable bumps and kinks in the early stages. For Longwood field hockey and head coach Iain Byers, they are no stranger to these bumps.
To close what was arguably one of the most successful seasons in program history, the Longwood field hockey team fell just short in Kent, Ohio on Friday during the crucial Mid-American Conference (MAC) semifinal game against Kent State, losing 4-2.
Although she's a defender, senior captain Lil-Sophie “Lili” Achterwinter is considered a major reason why Longwood field hockey is off to one of their best starts in school history, heading into conference play with a record of 6-1.
Longwood field hockey captain, Edel Nyland, has now returned from Valencia, Spain after playing for Ireland’s U-21 team.
Longwood field hockey took down the VCU Rams 1-0 on the Lancers' home turf on Friday evening, showcasing their defense.
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