A Dominant Display at Reeves Field
The Longwood women's soccer team captured its inaugural victory of the season on Sunday, routing American 3-0 on home turf at Reeves Field. The Lancers came out firing, controlling possession and dictating the pace from the opening whistle.
Longwood outshot the Eagles 21-2 and earned a 9-4 edge in corner kicks, underscoring the team's attacking superiority. The relentless pressure paid dividends early, setting the stage for a comfortable win.
Goals and Moments that Defined the Match
Peyton Curney opened the scoring in the 30th minute, finishing a crisp pass from McKenna Vogel to put Longwood ahead 1-0. Vogel struck back after the break, netting her first collegiate goal in the 60th minute to extend the lead to 2-0.
Less than two minutes later, Madison Fitzpatrick capped the offensive outburst with the third goal, sealing a 3-0 result and sending the crowd into celebration.
Clean Sheet and Defensive Resolve
Between the posts, goalkeeper Brynn Clagett turned in four saves to preserve her first career clean sheet, while American's Riley Molbury managed four stops of his own.
The victory improves Longwood's all‑time series record against American to 5‑4‑1, including a 2‑0‑1 mark in the last three meetings, a testament to the program's steady growth.
Looking Ahead to Lexington
The Lancers will travel to face VMI on Thursday, with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. in Lexington, Va. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+, offering fans another chance to follow the team's momentum.