SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — Longwood secured a 76-70 victory over Gardner-Webb in a Big South women’s basketball game Wednesday at Paul Porter Arena.

The Lancers (15-6) used a strong fourth quarter to pull away after the teams were tied entering the final period. Longwood’s Amor Harris scored 16 points and Frances Ulysse added 13. Otaifo Esenabhalu led all scorers with 14 points in the second half.

Anaya Harris paced the Runnin’ Bulldogs (6-16) with 17 points, and Amina Gray contributed 15. Gardner-Webb made 10 3-pointers but attempted only three free throws, making two. Longwood capitalized at the line, making 16 free throws, and dominated offensive rebounds 16-7.

The game featured 55 combined turnovers. Longwood improved to 15-6, while Gardner-Webb fell to 6-16.