Longwood baseball achieved a significant victory over No. 4 Charleston Southern, winning 10-4 in the Big South Tournament. JR Fordham delivered an impressive relief performance, striking out a season-high seven while pitching 4.2 innings. The offense was bolstered by homers from Tré Keels, Ben Pulliam, and Jon Howard, with Keels kicking off the scoring in the first inning. Longwood's balanced attack and Fordham's grit fueled their comeback after initially trailing in the second inning.

By the Numbers
  • Fordham recorded 4.2 innings pitched with 7 strikeouts.
  • Longwood hit 9 home runs in their last three Big South games, the most during that stretch this season.
  • Jon Howard's 15 home runs now places him tied for third in Lancer single-season history.
Yes, But

Despite the strong performance, Longwood faces challenges ahead, particularly the need for consistent pitching depth and maintaining offensive momentum against tougher opponents in the tournament.

State of Play
  • Longwood has won two consecutive tournament games, matching their best performance in tournaments since 2016.
  • They will face No. 2 Winthrop next, following a rescheduling due to weather conditions.
What's Next

Longwood's immediate challenge lies in their upcoming matchup against Winthrop, where they will need to leverage their recent successes to advance further in the tournament.

Bottom Line

With their combination of resilience and power hitting, Longwood has positioned itself as a strong contender in the Big South Tournament, and sustaining this momentum could lead to a deeper run in postseason play.