Longwood's men's soccer team secured a 5-0 triumph over Southern Virginia on Friday night, a result that not only added three more points to the ledger but also etched a milestone into the program's Division I narrative.
A Historic Night for the Lancers
Junior forward Brando Bedolla opened the scoring just over five minutes into the contest, slotting a low drive that set the tone for a relentless attack. The early strike was followed by first‑half goals from Levon Saribekyan and Pau Garcia, who capitalized on defensive lapses to push the lead to three.
The second half saw Diego Diaz convert a penalty kick to extend the advantage to 4‑0, while Youssef Shafei capped the scoring with an unassisted finish three minutes before the final whistle. Throughout the match the Lancers outshot their opponents 23‑4 and earned 12 corner kicks without reply, underscoring the one‑sided nature of the contest.
The shutout also marked the team's first clean sheet of the season, a defensive milestone that complemented the offensive fireworks. Looking ahead, the Lancers will travel to face Campbell on Tuesday, September 1, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. and the game streamed live on FloCollege.