The Longwood softball team secured a tight 1-0 victory against NC State, highlighted by a seventh-inning home run from Maryanna Guy and a stellar performance by pitcher Er'ron Burton. This win marks Longwood's sixth against a Power 4 school under head coach Dr. Megan Brown. Despite the win, NC State struggled offensively, leaving seven runners on base and failing to score, which extended their losing streak to 11 games. In the second game of the doubleheader, NC State bounced back with a dominant 7-0 win, thanks to three home runs, including two three-run shots. Longwood is set to return home for a crucial series against Charleston Southern starting Friday.

By the Numbers
  • Maryanna Guy's home run was her fifth of the season.
  • Er'ron Burton achieved a complete-game shutout, throwing 99 pitches.
State of Play
  • Longwood’s record improves to 14-25 while NC State falls to 22-22.
  • Longwood has now defeated a Power 4 school six times in five years under Coach Brown.
What's Next

Longwood will host Charleston Southern for a three-game Big South Conference series beginning Friday at 3 p.m., with a pregame ceremony dedicating Lancer Field as Bank of the James Park.

Bottom Line

This thrilling win demonstrates Longwood's resilience and ability to secure close games, setting a positive tone as they move into a pivotal conference series.