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The Lancers' championship dreams were extinguished on a humid evening in North Carolina as they fell 8‑1 to No. 3 USC Upstate in the Big South title game, capping a historic season that included a first‑ever championship appearance and a 34‑win campaign.
A dominant pitching display and timely hitting saw Longwood defeat the third‑ranked Spartans, securing a decisive final in the conference championship.
The Lancers defeated USC Upstate 4-1, completing a tournament sweep and setting up a Sunday showdown broadcast on ESPN+.
Longwood University’s baseball squad earned its first ever Big South Championship berth, beating High Point 7-4 in an elimination game, with standout performances from Cal Travers and Tyler Bruggeman.
Longwood's 11‑4 win over Charleston Southern showcased a barrage of home runs, a season‑best pitching outing, and a historic nine‑homer stretch that propels the team into the next matchup.
A rain‑delayed showdown saw the Longwood baseball team break through with a 17‑7 win, highlighted by career‑best performances from Jae'dan Carter and solid relief from Jackson Nash.
The Spartans defeated Longwood 11-8 in the Big South Tournament opener, pushing their winning streak to four games and marking their sixth consecutive 30‑win season.
The USC Upstate Spartans defeated Longwood University 11-8 in the opening game of the Big South Baseball Championship, highlighted by Trey Bentley’s career‑day grand slam and a strong pitching effort from Chris Torres.