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Longwood men’s basketball pulled off a stunning upset that will likely etch itself in Longwood folklore. On Saturday, March 9, a sold-out and hostile crowd at High Point University saw Longwood pull out a one-point victory against their home team – meaning the Lancers will now play for the Big South Conference title on Sunday.
Longwood men’s basketball tipped-off their opening game of the Big South Championships tournament on Thursday, March 8 and overpowered Winthrop 69-56 after an outstanding second half. When it mattered most, the Lancers showed their talent and poise in an intense matchup.
On February 29, Republican Presidential Candidate and Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley rallied in front of several hundred supporters – swinging through Richmond, Va. as she hopes to gain momentum in her increasingly uphill battle against Former President Donald Trump.
Longwood’s Men’s Basketball has seen a season full of twists and turns. Through a non-conference schedule that was widely considered to be one of the weakest in all of Division I, the Lancers were able to show their depth and excel in a part of the season that gets frequently overlooked. The non-conference schedule was a success, but that didn’t equate to a good start in Big South play. Over time, Longwood found their footing in a season that.
The Longwood Women’s basketball season is coming to a close in just a few days. With the Big South Conference tournament kicking off on March 6, the Women Lancers have to string some wins together to gain momentum for the tournament. Through a highly demanding non-conference schedule, which included the likes of Clemson University and James Madison University, the Lancers did not get off to the start they wanted. In the conference schedule, the Lancers have been able to show their quality. Though this season was rough at the start, fans have something to look forward to now with some conference wins under their belt.
Longwood men’s basketball were back at home after their road triumph against Presbyterian. Against one of toughest teams in the conference, UNC Asheville, the Lancers picked up a narrow win in front of a raucous Joan Perry Brock Center. With just a few games left, the Lancers need to find a way to keep their good form going.
On Wednesday, February 14, Longwood students and activists from immigration advocacy coalition Free Them All VA once again demonstrated at the Farmville Town Council advocating the shutdown of the Immigration Centers of America (ICA) Farmville Detention Center. This demonstration comes as the Town of Farmville will exit its agreement with ICA on March 29, 2024, according to Farmville Mayor Brian Vincent.
Longwood men’s basketball were in action Wednesday, February 7 against the Spartans of USC Upstate. In a tight conference battle that swung in both directions in the second half, a late flurry of fouls committed by the Lancers, USC Upstate pulled away and won the game 69-64. This would just pile on the misery for a Lancer team that is now sitting in last place in the Big South Conference.
Coming off a loss last time out against Gardner-Webb, Longwood’s Women’s Basketball returned to Farmville to play their final non-conference game against division-III Regent University on January 27.
In a highly competitive Big South Conference, any team can win on any given night. Since the conference is such a toss-up, Longwood will have to show grit and determination to grab the league by the scruff of the neck. After winning last time out against Presbyterian, the Lancers were pitted against the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs on January 24. Though Gardner-Webb was not favored to win the game, they stormed out to an early lead and never looked back. In a 76-64 win, the Runnin’ Bulldogs set a new Big South Record for three-point percentage with 92.3% of 12-13 from deep.
The Joan Perry Brock Center was packed once again on Saturday, January 20, to see Longwood play the Presbyterian Blue Hose. Both teams went into the game needing a win due to slow starts in conference play. In a wide-open Big South Conference, every win counts. Longwood showed what it takes in a crucial 80-70 win over Presbyterian.
The Joan Perry Brock Center, since its construction and opening, has presented a new set of experiences and challenges to faculty, staff, students, and the Farmville Community. Following Oliver Anthony’s October 28 concert and the Men’s and Women’s Basketball home openers, officials have continued to adapt to security concerns, different situations, and the newness of the facility.
Starting the season with two tough defeats away from home is not easy. However, the Longwood women’s basketball team showed excellent resilience in coming back from adversity and they looked confident and in control. In their first-ever game at the Joan Perry Brock Center, Longwood would go up against Chowan University following two losses on the road against American and Delaware – winning by a comfortable margin. Longwood would get production from almost all of their players and would capitalize on Chowan’s many mistakes.
In October, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine announced that he had cosponsored the Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA), a bipartisan bill designed to require institutions of higher education to report hazing incidents.
The Israel-Hamas conflict has arisen once again with multiple attacks from both sides that have led to thousands of deaths. Universities across the U.S. are seeing an uptick in protests, demonstrations, and attacks on Muslim and Jewish students, yet Longwood University’s campus is quiet on these issues.
The Prestigious Phi Omicron Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. revealed seven new members at their probate on Saturday, November 4 at 5:20 p.m. This is the largest number of new members at one time since the chapter’s charter line in 1994.
Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author.
After an extensive process using students’ suggestions and collaboration with East Coast Entertainment, the Geist chapter of Mortar Board at Longwood University chose to bring Hot Chelle Rae as the headliner for Oktoberfest 2023.
After four years of waiting, the Joan Perry Brock Center was officially ready to host its first-ever NCAA Basketball game. The Longwood Lancers were pitted against the St. Mary’s (Maryland) Seahawks. The one factor that mattered more than the Lancers’ dominant play was the fans. The support from the first minute to the last was something to behold. There are many reasons to be not only optimistic but also thoroughly excited for the future and direction of the Longwood men’s basketball program.
The local production company Kemistry Motion Pictures (KMP) is in post-production for their upcoming thriller, “Running Home.” The story follows five students and their teacher at fictional Willow Park High who are living their lives until everything changes when they have to fight to survive after two gunmen infiltrate the school.
