ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Interstat) — Navy withstood a furious fourth-quarter comeback attempt by Longwood to earn a 74-66 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Wednesday at Alumni Hall. The Midshipmen improved to 2-0, while the Lancers fell to 2-1.

Zanai Barnett-Gay led Navy with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Longwood’s Otaifo Esenabhalu recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Navy built a commanding early lead, outscoring Longwood 26-12 in the first quarter. The Lancers mounted a challenge with a 33-point fourth quarter but could not close the gap. Attendance was 448.