Lancers’ Last-Minute Rally vs. Georgia Southern: A Heartbreaking 68-64 Loss

Lancers’ Last-Minute Rally vs. Georgia Southern: A Heartbreaking 68-64 Loss

November 16, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

Longwood Women’s Basketball Falls to Georgia Southern, 68-64

The Longwood women’s basketball team lost to Georgia Southern on Saturday in Statesboro, Georgia. The Lancers trailed by 13 points in the third quarter but cut the deficit to one point at the start of the fourth quarter. Despite their effort, Georgia Southern held on for a 68-64 victory.

Game Highlights:

  • JaMya Robinson made a pull-up jumper to bring Longwood within two points with 1:21 left in the game.
  • Paris Gaines of Georgia Southern responded with a layup and a successful free throw, extending the Eagles’ lead to 66-61.
  • Longwood struggled in the second quarter, which contributed to their defeat.

Player Performances:

  • Frances Ulysse led Longwood with a career-high 16 points and eight rebounds.
  • Lili Booker scored a personal best of 13 points, making three 3-pointers, including two crucial shots that helped Longwood take a lead in the third quarter.

Head coach Erika Lang-Montgomery praised her team’s resilience, especially after coming back to win the third quarter. She noted the need for better execution to avoid lapses like the one experienced in the second quarter.

Team Statistics:

  • Longwood outscored Georgia Southern 24-13 in the third quarter.
  • Longwood shot 36.5% from the field, while Georgia Southern shot 42%.
  • Longwood’s bench contributed 32 points compared to Georgia Southern’s 20.

Next Game:
Longwood’s next matchup is against Queens in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 18, 2024, at 7 p.m. The team aims to improve their performance after this game. Coach Lang-Montgomery emphasized preparing for a hungry Queens team seeking their second win after a recent loss.