Longwood rides a convincing first-round win into Sunday’s Big South semifinal against top-seeded High Point. The Lancers have set program Division I records for goals, assists and points this season, led by junior Brando Bedolla, who ranks among the nation’s top playmakers.

By the Numbers
  • Kickoff: Sunday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. ET.
  • Longwood has 37 goals, 40 assists and 114 points — all program Division I records.
  • Bedolla has 16 assists and 34 points; he leads the nation in assists and ranks second in points.
  • Longwood has six road wins, the second-most nationally this season.
Yes, But

High Point is the top seed and beat Longwood, 1-0, in the 2024 Big South semifinal. But Longwood also defeated the Panthers, 1-0, in the 2016 semifinal at High Point.

State of Play
  • Longwood is making its third Big South semifinal appearance and its second in the past three seasons.
  • The Lancers advanced by beating Winthrop on the road in the first round.
  • The winner moves on to the Big South championship match; Longwood’s only previous title-game appearance came in 2016.
What's Next

Longwood faces High Point at Vert Stadium in High Point, North Carolina. The semifinal will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Longwood’s record-setting attack and road form give it a chance to reach the title game, but advancing will require overcoming the tournament’s top seed on its home field.