FARMVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — The Longwood Lancers used a dominant second-quarter surge and capitalized on a slew of George Washington turnovers to secure a 71-62 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Monday night at a sparsely attended Willet Hall.

The game was a tale of two halves, defined by a decisive 10-minute stretch in the second period. After a competitive first quarter that ended with Longwood holding a narrow 17-13 lead, the Lancers erupted. They outscored the Revolutionaries 27-9 in the second quarter, turning a close contest into a commanding 44-22 halftime advantage.

Longwood’s defense was the catalyst, forcing George Washington into 24 total turnovers for the game. The Lancers converted those miscues into 27 points, while George Washington managed just 17 points off Longwood’s 17 turnovers. The turnover margin and free-throw shooting proved to be the decisive statistical factors. Longwood attempted 26 free throws, making 20, while George Washington went to the line only 11 times, converting six.

Despite the large halftime deficit, George Washington mounted a significant challenge after the break. The Revolutionaries came out with renewed energy in the third quarter, matching Longwood’s intensity and outscoring them 20-15 to trim the lead to 59-42 heading into the final period. The comeback bid continued in the fourth, as George Washington again put up 20 points, but the Lancers did just enough from the free-throw line down the stretch to keep the Revolutionaries at bay.

Longwood’s offensive effort was led by Malea Brown, who scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds. The Lancers also received a strong double-double from Otaifo Esenabhalu, who tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jasmine Peaks facilitated the offense with seven assists and added 12 points.

For George Washington, Emma Theodorsson recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Colleen Phiri and Kamari Sims added 11 and 10 points, respectively, but the team’s offensive efficiency was hampered by the constant stream of turnovers. George Washington finished with an offensive rating of 78.3 points per 100 possessions, significantly lower than Longwood’s 91.8.

With the win, Longwood improved its season record to 4-1, while George Washington fell to 1-3. The Lancers are scheduled to travel to face Virginia on Thursday. George Washington will look to rebound on the road Friday against Georgetown.