CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — The Longwood Lancers, off to a strong 4-1 start, will face their toughest test of the young season when they visit the Virginia Cavaliers in a non-conference women’s basketball game Thursday.

The matchup at John Paul Jones Arena pits two teams with nearly identical records, as the Cavaliers sit at 3-1.

Longwood is riding a two-game winning streak, most recently defeating George Washington 71-62 on Monday. Malea Brown led the Lancers with 14 points and eight rebounds, while Otaifo Esenabhalu posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jasmine Peaks dished out seven assists in the victory.

Virginia is also coming off a dominant performance, having routed Radford 77-46 on Sunday. Tabitha Amanze powered the Cavaliers with a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double. Paris Clark added 12 points and nine rebounds, and Kymora Johnson facilitated the offense with eight assists.

The Lancers’ lone loss came on the road against Navy, 74-66. Virginia’s only blemish is a 61-56 home loss to Maryland-Baltimore County on Nov. 13.

Thursday’s contest begins a challenging road stretch for Longwood, which travels to face Mississippi on Monday. Virginia will head to Niceville, Florida, for a neutral-site game against Northwestern State on Nov. 24.