FARMVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — Longwood used a decisive 27-point second quarter to pull away from UNC Asheville and secure a 72-60 victory in a Big South women’s basketball game Saturday at Willet Hall.

The Lancers, who improved to 17-6, trailed 26-36 at halftime after the Bulldogs’ strong start. However, Longwood’s second-quarter surge, fueled by converting UNC Asheville turnovers into 17 points, established a lead it would not relinquish. The Bulldogs fell to 9-15.

Nia Green led all scorers with 20 points and nine rebounds for UNC Asheville. Jamaria Freeman added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Longwood balanced its attack with Amor Harris scoring 17 points and Frances Ulysse adding 13 points and eight rebounds. An attendance of 1,147 watched the Lancers sweep the regular-season series.