The Longwood softball team is set to face James Madison in a doubleheader on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Bank of the James Field in Veterans Memorial Park in Harrisonburg, Va. Longwood currently leads the all-time series against James Madison with a 14-11 record, dating back to the 1984 season.

By the Numbers
  • Longwood has played the 62nd most difficult schedule in NCAA Division I softball in 2024, with a cumulative record of 1060-823-4 (.563).
  • Maggie Hiatt was named Big South Conference Freshman of the Week for the second time this season, batting .364 with two home runs and six RBIs.
  • Senior Lauren Fox has hit safely in 27 out of 38 games played this season with a team-best .331 batting average.
Yes, But

There are no significant counterarguments or complexities to address in this context.

State of Play
  • Longwood was tied at the top spot in the 2024 Big South Conference Preseason Poll.
  • Longwood has won the last two consecutive Big South regular-season titles under fourth-year head coach Dr. Megan Brown.
  • The team has advanced to five NCAA Division I regionals and reached the regional final in 2016 and 2017.
What's Next

The future holds further exciting matches and opportunities for Longwood softball as the team continues to excel in the Big South Conference.

Bottom Line

Longwood softball continues to showcase strength and talent, leading in the series against James Madison and maintaining a competitive edge in the NCAA Division I softball scene.