Longwood 76, at Gardner-Webb 70

SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — In a game defined by relentless pressure and a staggering 55 combined turnovers, the Longwood Lancers used a decisive fourth-quarter surge to outlast the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 76-70 in a Big South Conference women’s basketball matchup Wednesday night at Paul Porter Arena. The contest, played before an announced crowd of 456, was a chaotic affair from the opening tip. Both teams employed aggressive, trapping defenses that led to a frenetic pace and frequent miscues. Longwood committed 28 turnovers, while Gardner-Webb was scarcely better with 27. The difference ultimately came down to Longwood’s ability to capitalize on… Read more...