Longwood Women Overpower Winthrop in High-Scoring Big South Affair

FARMVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — Longwood used a dominant second half to pull away from Winthrop for a 100-79 victory in a Big South women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Willet Hall.

The Lancers (13-4) outscored the Eagles 55-35 after halftime, fueled by efficient shooting. Longwood shot 53.6% from the floor and hit 15 3-pointers. Malea Brown led all scorers with 21 points for Longwood. Amourie Porter scored 21 for Winthrop (10-9).

The Eagles kept pace early, trailing just 45-44 at halftime. Longwood’s offensive rating of 121.8 on 82 possessions proved too much, as Winthrop committed 25 turnovers. Attendance was 1,267.