CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — The Virginia women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Thursday night, overwhelming the visiting Longwood Lancers from the opening tip and cruising to a 94-47 victory at John Paul Jones Arena.

A crowd of 3,569 watched as the Cavaliers improved their record to 4-1 on the young season, while the Lancers fell to 4-2.

Virginia’s dominance was established immediately, sparked by a blistering first-quarter offensive display. The Cavaliers erupted for 31 points in the opening period, connecting on a series of layups and open jumpers while their defense forced the Lancers into a string of early turnovers. The quarter was punctuated by a final-second tip-in by Caitlin Weimar, giving Virginia a 31-14 lead and setting the tone for the remainder of the contest.

The Lancers found a brief rhythm in the second quarter, matching the Cavaliers nearly point for point and outscoring them 15-16 in the period. A driving layup by Otaifo Esenabhalu and a pull-up jumper from Amor Harris helped Longwood keep pace, but they still trailed 47-29 at the halftime break.

Any hope of a Longwood comeback was extinguished in a decisive third quarter. Virginia’s defense tightened, holding the Lancers to a mere six points while the offense poured in 30. The Cavaliers opened the half on a 14-2 run, fueled by transition baskets and stifling defensive pressure. Kymora Johnson and Romi Levy orchestrated the attack, consistently breaking down the Longwood defense and finding open teammates. By the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers had built an insurmountable 77-35 lead, allowing them to utilize their bench extensively throughout the final period.

Johnson, a guard from Charlottesville, led all scorers with 23 points in just 25 minutes of action. She was efficient from the field, knocking down multiple three-pointers and driving layups to pace the high-scoring Virginia attack.

Levy, a forward from Israel, turned in a stellar all-around performance, registering a double-double with 14 points and 10 assists to go along with two blocks. Her playmaking was a central component of Virginia’s offensive fluidity throughout the night.

Weimar, hailing from Cortlandt Manor, New York, provided a dominant interior presence, scoring 15 points on a perfect shooting night from the floor and pulling down multiple offensive rebounds that led to second-chance points.

The Cavaliers’ depth was also on full display. Paris Clark of the Bronx contributed nine points and four assists, while Jillian Brown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Gabby White of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, each added nine points of their own.

Longwood was led by Jaci Bolden, who scored nine points. Jesstynie Scott and Otaifo Esenabhalu each added four points, with Esenabhalu also recording two blocks.

Virginia’s offense operated with remarkable efficiency, consistently generating high-percentage shots and capitalizing on Longwood’s 20 turnovers. The Cavaliers’ ball movement was exceptional, leading to numerous assisted baskets and open looks.

Defensively, Virginia’s length and athleticism disrupted Longwood’s offensive sets, holding the Lancers to their lowest scoring output of the season. The Lancers, who entered the game averaging over 80 points per contest, were held to 34 percent shooting from the field.

The game was the first of a two-game road trip for Longwood, who will travel to face Mississippi on Monday. Virginia, meanwhile, will head to Niceville, Florida, for a neutral-site game against Northwestern State on Monday as part of their non-conference schedule.