Key Moments
The Longwood Lancers finally cracked the conference tournament ceiling, posting a 17‑7 victory over Radford that marked their first tournament win in ten years. The game, delayed by inclement weather, unfolded into a high‑scoring affair that saw the Lancers surge ahead early and never look back.
Right‑hander Jackson Nash anchored the effort, tossing six scoreless relief innings that halted Radford’s rally after they had erased an early lead. His five‑straight outs kept the opposition at bay and set the stage for the offense to explode.
Jae'dan Carter was the catalyst, delivering a career‑best six RBI and five home runs. His three‑run blast in the sixth pushed the lead to 14‑7, and his fifth homer of the night capped a dominant offensive display.
Ben Pulliam added depth with two doubles, a solo homer in the sixth, and a four‑hit night that tied him for second place in school history for doubles in a season. His five runs scored set a new single‑game high for the Lancers this year.
Veteran Jon Howard contributed his 14th home run of the season, a two‑run shot that sealed the final margin. The combined firepower helped Longwood reach the 30‑win plateau for the first time since 2016, underscoring the team’s rapid ascent.
With the victory still fresh, the Lancers are slated to take the field later today for another contest, hoping to carry the momentum forward as they chase further milestones.