Main Story

Longwood hosts Virginia Union on Friday night in Farmville, looking to build on a dominant season-opening win. The Lancers beat Apprentice 96-27, showcasing a deep lineup and aggressive defense ahead of their Homecoming & Alumni Weekend matchup with the Division II Panthers.

By the Numbers
  • Longwood is 1-0; Virginia Union is 0-0.
  • Tipoff is Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. ET at the Joan Perry Brock Center.
  • Longwood forced 46 turnovers and scored 44 points off them against Apprentice.
  • The Lancers had 27 steals, tied for the third-most in Division I in the season’s opening games.
  • Longwood leads the all-time series 10-7 and has won the last three meetings.
Yes, But

Longwood’s opener was a blowout, but Virginia Union brings a strong defensive profile from last season, when it held opponents to 55.7 points per game. The Panthers return only three players, however, so their ability to carry that defensive standard into a new season remains untested.

What’s Next

Longwood will try to turn its opening-night defensive intensity into a second straight win, while Virginia Union begins its season. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Longwood enters as the clear early favorite after a commanding opener, but Virginia Union’s defensive reputation offers a more demanding test than the score of Monday’s game might suggest.