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As the NFL protests, Longwood athletics says student-athletes can demonstrate freely

By Patrick Sanderson and Patrick Sanderson | October 25

Amid ongoing controversy surrounding protests during the national anthem in the NFL, Longwood University chose to permit any similar demonstrations by student-athletes, according to Director of Athletics Troy Austin. While Longwood President W. Taylor Reveley IV hasn’t issued a public statement regarding ...

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The overlooked mental impact of sports injuries

By TJ Wengert and TJ Wengert | September 30

As a student-athlete, men's basketball redshirt senior Damarion Geter has battled injuries, including a shoulder surgery that forced him to redshirt in his third year and last year's season-ending broken foot after three games. Even though athletes are students, they are mostly associated with their ...

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Longwood XC coach qualifies for U.S. triathlon team despite two rounds of cancer

By Patrick Sanderson and Patrick Sanderson | August 31

The past six years for Catherine Hanson have not been easy as she battled with cancer twice. Now a two-time cancer survivor, Hanson uses her hardships in the past to motivate herself through races. “The race this year meant more than any other race that I have been to,” said Hanson, the Longwood ...

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Darius Thigpen: The new voice of Longwood athletics

By T.J. Wengert | April 16

In November 2015, Darius Thigpen, 24, was hired by Longwood University to be the assistant director of athletics communications for new media. Then November 2016, he was named the official voice of the Lancers. Thigpen’s broadcast journey began at Ohio State University, doing color commentary his ...

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SAAC stands for inclusion

By Stephanie Roberts | April 9

Over the course of the semester, New Order propaganda appeared around Longwood University’s campus. New Order is an organized group of white men and women who believe that there is a “better way of life,” which calls for a “rebirth of racial idealism” and reverence for the eternal laws of ...

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Longwood hosts annual Ultimate Lancer Competition

By Patrick Sanderson | April 1

It was more than just a competition this year. This year, it meant more than just out-lifting your competitor. Saturday’s Ultimate Lancer Competition was dedicated to a single motto: “Live like Shiv.” Longwood sophomore Shiv Sharma tragically passed away in April 2016 in a car accident, but his ...

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Athletics hosts first Special Olympics powerlifting meet

By Halle Parker and Halle Parker | February 12

“Let me win, and if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempts,” opened the powerlifting meet on Saturday. Eight athletes gathered within the walls of Iler Gym, energized by cheerleaders and the small crowd of spectators. Each approached the weight racks in turn, beginning with the back squat. Their ...

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Op-Ed: Unfit For the Role

By Eric Hobeck | January 18

Eric Hobeck was the sports editor/columnist and men’s basketball beat writer for The Rotunda from 2012-14 and attended Longwood from 2011-14. He is currently a sports aide for The Washington Post. The opinions reflected in this column do not represent those of The Rotunda. If I had to pick ...

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MBB: Lane explodes against D-II Salem International

By Tristan Penna and Tristan Penna | November 19

Khris Lane erupted against Salem International University as the Longwood men’s basketball team were comfortable 87-74 winners on Nov. 18 in Willett Hall. The redshirt junior forward’s career-high 26 points and 14 rebounds drove the Lancers (1-2) to their first win of the season against the Division ...

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MSOC: Lancers fall short in Big South Championship match

By Stephanie Roberts | November 13

Longwood fell to the conference's top seed Radford University in the Big South Championship on Nov. 13 in Radford, Va. The Lancers held the Highlanders at 0-0 until the 85th minute when sophomore forward Sivert Daehlie scored the winning goal, making the final score 1-0. This was Longwood men’s soccer’s ...

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MBB: Sloppy second half dooms Lancers

By Tristan Penna and Tristan Penna | November 13

It was a season-opener to forget for the Longwood men’s basketball team against Maine on Nov. 13. A shoddy second half condemned the now 0-1 Lancers to an 80-58 loss to the 1-1 Black Bears at Willett Hall. “I think their team did a great job of making timely threes and timely shots, and made some ...

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WBB: Marquette dominates in season opening loss

By LeDaniel Jackson | November 12

In their season opener, the Longwood Lancers women’s basketball team suffered an 87-37 road loss to the Marquette Golden Eagles on Nov. 11. "This was a tough start to the season," said head coach Bill Reinson on the official Longwood athletics website. "I wasn't completely certain what to expect, ...

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MSOC: Longwood upsets UNC Asheville in BST Quarterfinals

By Tristan Penna and Tristan Penna | November 6

The Longwood men’s soccer team pulled off a sizable upset in the Big South Championship quarterfinals, topping No. 3 seed UNC Asheville 3-1 on Nov. 6. The win in Asheville, N.C. means the No. 6 seed Lancers advance to the semifinal round against No. 2 seed High Point. “It’s never easy to win on ...

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FH: Longwood falls in MAC semifinals

By Cassie Tagert | November 6

After about 90 minutes of incessant force, the Longwood field hockey team lost in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship semifinal to Miami (OH) University. The No. 2 RedHawks beat the No. 3 Lancers after two overtimes with a clinching goal by sophomore forward Paula Portugal. Despite the tragic ...

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Lancer Madness readies campus for basketball season

By Stephanie Roberts | November 6

Longwood University hosted their annual Lancer Madness pep rally on Nov. 2 in Willett Hall. The rally came ahead of the men’s exhibition game against Hampden-Sydney on Nov. 5 and the women’s exhibition game against Randolph on Nov. 6. “Lancer Madness is a time for all of the fans to come out and ...

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MSOC: Lancers book tournament spot with senior night overtime win

By Stephanie Roberts | November 5

Junior midfielder and All-Big South first team selection Dan Campos finished with two goals and two assists on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Lancer Field, leading the Lancers to a 4-3 overtime victory on senior night. Longwood started off the game by honoring this year’s six seniors. The seniors included the ...

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WSOC: No. 1 High Point ends Lancers’ season in overtime

By Tristan Penna and Tristan Penna | November 5

Despite a valiant effort, the Longwood women’s soccer team’s season came to an end on Nov. 4, as No. 1 seed High Point topped the Lancers 1-0 in overtime. The loss came in the semifinal round of the Big South Tournament, ending the No. 5 seed Lancers’ upset-filled run in Greensboro, N.C. "It stings ...

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MSOC: Longwood beaten by Winthrop after losing first half lead

By Stephanie Roberts | October 30

Longwood fell to Winthrop 3-2 on the Eagles’ Senior Night in Rock Hill, S.C. on Oct. 29. The Lancers’ third consecutive defeat dropped them to 5-11-1 overall and 2-5 in conference. Winthrop finished their season 5-10-1 overall and 2-6 in the Big South. The Eagles came back in a second-half surge ...

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FH: Senior Day win earns first-ever MAC tournament berth

By Tristan Penna and Tristan Penna | October 30

With a chance to reach the Mid-American Conference tournament for the first time at stake, the Longwood field hockey team held firm with a 3-0 win over Missouri State on Oct. 29. The Senior Day win clinched the No. 3 seed, and their first trip to the conference tournament since joining the conference ...

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WSOC: Longwood advances to BST semifinals on penalties

By Tristan Penna and Tristan Penna | October 30

The magical turnaround of the Longwood women’s soccer team continued as they grinded through to a penalty shootout win over Gardner-Webb in the Big South quarterfinals. The Lancers now move on to the semifinal round where they will face High Point. "Once again our team defense was our strength, and ...

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