Lancers Stifle Virginia Union for 59-33 Homecoming Win

FARMVILLE, Va. — The Longwood women's basketball team celebrated Homecoming & Alumni Weekend in style Friday night, controlling Virginia Union from the opening tip in a 59-33 victory in front of 2,091 fans at the Joan Perry Brock Center. The Lancers (2-0) set the tone early, holding Virginia Union scoreless for the for more than half of the first quarter while building a 15-2 lead heading into the second. Longwood's defensive pressure continued in that stanza, limiting the Panthers to just two points again as the Lancers carried a commanding 28-4 advantage into halftime. Longwood's defense forced difficult possessions throughout...