Alas, it is time for March Madness. It is that time of the year when Cinderella stories are made and hearts are broken. Over the weekend, I watched the first couple of teams punch in automatic NCAA tournament bids, including the Big South Conference championship game for men's basketball. The ...
This past Sunday, Feb. 26, Long¬wood University Health and Fitness Center housed the third annual Crux climbing competition at the center's rock wall. Jon Kirchgessner, a student employee working the event, said, "We're very excited this year because this is the first time we've had a lot of people ...
It seemed as though the racing gods did not want to see the 54th Daytona 500 run to completion on Monday night. However, just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Matt Kenseth could breathe a sigh of relief. He had just won his second career Daytona 500. Before he could cross the line first, Kenseth had ...
LeBron James is, by most people's account, the most hyped up player in the NBA. I am sure most of you remember the day James decided to pack up shop and move his talents to South Beach. Well, maybe not most of you, but it's pretty safe to say the majority of Cleveland remembers. At 27 years old, James ...
The Longwood women's basketball team finished their 2011-12 campaign last Sunday with a 69-66 win over New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Their second win in a row, the Lancers finished with an overall record of 6-22. Seen in the three-point victory was a notable 16-0 run by the Lancers to tie ...
Men's Club Baseball Wins Two of Three Ben Davis Sports Editor The Longwood men's club baseball team opened their 2012 season this past weekend winning two of three. The team shut out their VCU opponents in two games, recording an 18-0 victory in their first game, and another 10-0 victory to end the ...
Since 2008, the Longwood University rugby teams have held an annual rugby tournament honoring former player Todd Miller. Miller passed away in 2008 due to injuries he sustained in a rugby game against VMI. Passing out on the sidelines, Miller was airlifted to MCV in Richmond. Though his injuries didn't ...
Longwood's softball team went undefeated this past weekend, improving their overall record to 11-3, clinching the Wilson DeMarini Longwood Spring Classic. After winning these four games, the Lancers now hold three titles and a solid winning streak at home of 8-0. After conquering the Oakland Grizzlies ...
Opening their campaign on the road Feb. 18, the Longwood University Women's Lacrosse Team lost to Navy by a final of 20-4. The Lancers would then return home to Farmville this past Friday, suffering another loss to the University of Louisville 19-8. Returning seven starters to their lineup, Interim ...
Longwood's baseball team avenged their tough loss to James Madison last week with three wins away from home this past weekend. Completing a three-game series in Baltimore, Md., Longwood swept Coppin State University, outscoring them 24-1 on the first day. With a combined total of 16 hits, the Lancers ...
Along with Longwood University's entrance to the Big South, there is something else for Lancer fans to be excited about as of late — a new website allows members of the Longwood community to read about their Lancer teams and voice their opinions. LancersBlog.com was started in mid-January by Parks ...
Duke Basketball Won't Win the ACC Conference this Year? Slowly building their team from the ground up, the Florida St. Seminoles are chasing their first regular season ACC title in program history. The Seminoles have already defeated Duke, NC State, Wake Forest and No. 7 North Carolina, creating a 19-7 ...
Longwood University's baseball team opened their season this past Friday afternoon with a solid 8-2 victory over Iona. They then went on to split their double header with Iona the next day. Previewed in their first victory was the noticeable depth in the Lancers lineup. Hits came from all over the place. In ...
The Longwood Lancers women's lacrosse team opened their season this past Saturday in Annapolis, Md., losing to Navy 20-4. The Lancers trailed Navy 15-16 in shots after the first half, but were held to only three shots the entire second half. Oppositely, Navy had 23 shots on goal in the second half, ...
Longwood University's softball team improved their record to 7-1 after winning four games this past weekend and claiming the Lancer Lead-Off title. These four home games, tacked on to a tournament title they won their first weekend, give the Lancers a six-game winning streak. Playing a double header ...
For a little over 20 years, class of 1990 Longwood alumnus Kevin Jefferson held the record for the all-time leading scorer in Longwood history with 1,806 points in his career. On Monday, Feb. 20, Longwood history was made in Norfolk, Va. when Senior Center Antwan Carter scored 19 points to put ...
In 2008, Todd Miller was injured during a rugby game against VMI and subsequently died of his injuries on March 8, 2008. Each year since then the Rugby Clubs of Longwood University hold a rugby tournament to honor Todd's memory and to raise money for a scholarship in his name. This year the event will ...
Returning from a 37-13 record last season, the Longwood softball team opened their 2012 season this past weekend. Traveling to Atlanta for the Georgia State Classic tournament, the team's success wasn't necessarily a guarantee. Losing six starting seniors isn't necessarily an easy fix, ...
Students are used to visiting the Health & Fitness Center during the daytime, but this Thursday they will have a chance to stop by late at night. The first Late Night with Campus Recreation will be held in the Health & Fitness Center Thursday, Feb. 16 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. ...
After another strong show ing in 2011, the Longwood Lancers baseball program is hoping for more of the same in 2012. Opening day for the team is this Friday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. against Iona College. The team will play the Gaels again on Saturday and Sun day (both at noon) to com plete ...
