Longwood women's lacrosse secured a narrow 12-11 victory over Gardner-Webb, with Riley McDonald scoring four crucial second-half goals and Holly Hill completing the fourth quarter comeback. The win propelled the Lancers above .500 in Big South play, securing a spot in the upcoming Big South Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Riley McDonald: 6 goals, 1 assist, 2 ground balls, 2 draw controls, 2 caused turnovers
  • Sophia Passa: 3 goals, 1 assist, 1 ground ball, 5 draw controls, 1 caused turnover
Yes, But

Gardner-Webb initially took the lead with Emma Duchscherer's back-to-back goals, challenging Longwood's position in the first half. Despite Longwood's efforts, GWU's defense and goalkeeper Emma Anderson's exceptional performance limited their scoring opportunities.

State of Play
  • Longwood (8-9, 5-3 Big South) clinched a crucial victory against winless Gardner-Webb (0-17, 0-8 Big South).
  • The team's win lifted them above .500 in Big South play and secured a spot in the Big South Tournament.
What's Next

Longwood is set to face Mercer in the Big South Tournament as the fourth seed, marking their first postseason appearance since 2019. The upcoming match against top-seeded Mercer presents a significant challenge for the Lancers.

Bottom Line

Longwood women's lacrosse claimed a hard-fought victory against Gardner-Webb, securing a spot in the Big South Tournament and setting the stage for a challenging matchup against Mercer as they aim to continue their postseason journey.