Longwood Athletics: More Than A Game

Beginning at the start of the 2015-16 academic year, Longwood athletics will take Lancer fans off the court, off the field, outside of the box score and into the lives of some of the school's more than 300 student-athletes as part of the "More Than A Game" series.

Longwood student-athletes are more than soccer players, more than golfers, more than point guards and pitchers. They are volunteer firefighters. They are Special Olympics volunteers. They are international student-athletes who have used their sport to find their way in a new country. They are one-time timid freshmen who found their voices as team captains. They are more than just athletes, and they're at Longwood for more than just a game.

The stories of Longwood's most visible representatives are varied and emotional, inspiring and moving, and they extend well beyond what happens on the field. The More Than A Game campaign will highlight those passions, backgrounds, developments and aspirations of Longwood student-athletes through a year-long series of stories on LongwoodLancers.com and schedule posters around Farmville.

#MoreThanAGame Stories

	This Stage is No Longer Too Big for Longwood Story by Chris Cook \| May 21, 2017 Headed back to their second straight NCAA Regional Championship, the underdog Lancers are no longer blinded by the lights of the big stage. Read the full story here.
	What Makes a Dynasty? Story by Darius Thigpen, Video by Christian Fox \| May 18, 2017 With a Big South three-peat under their belt, the Longwood softball team is a full-fledged dynasty. Voice of the Lancers Darius Thigpen gives an inside look at what's behind Longwood's most successful program's success. Read the full story here.
	Big South Buzz Building in Farmville Before Softball Championship Story by Chris Cook \| May 10, 2017 Big South Softball Fever has gripped Farmville in advance of Longwood hosting the 2017 championship tournament at Lancer Field. Read the full story here.
	Lancer Field Gets Upgrades, Thanks to Local Businessman Gene Watson Story by Chris Cook \| May 7, 2017 Farmville native, business owner and long-time supporter of Longwood athletics is making sure his hometown team looks its best when the Big South Softball Championship comes to town. Read the full story here.
	Biz McCarthy: A Lasting Longwood Legacy Story by Todd Lindenmuth \| May 4, 2017 How did a southpaw from small-town Virginia become one of the greatest to ever pitch in the Big South? Read the full story here.
	When Adversity Turns Into Opportunity Story by Melanie Schumilas \| April 19, 2017 Reeling from the midseason departure of their head coach during their junior year, Longwood women's tennis' senior class has overcome adversity and brought the program along with them. Read the full story here.
	To Build a Program: Culture Shift Sparks Breakout 2017 for Men's Tennis Story by Derrick Bennington \| March 17, 2017 In the midst of a breakout 2017 season, the Longwood men's tennis is defying everyone's expectations but their own. Read the full story here.
	Mr. 1,000: Once-Overlooked Allen Leaving His Mark Story by Chris Cook \| February 24, 2017 Once struggling to field a Division I offer, diamond-in-the-rough Darrion Allen is nearing the end of an historic Longwood career. Read the full story here.
	Longwood Alum Kevin Brandon Funds Kersey Scholarship Story by Chris Cook \| February 22, 2017 Jerome Kersey became a national sensation for his all-out, high-flying style of play on the basketball court, but to those who knew him well, he was much more. Long-time friend and fellow Longwood graduate Kevin Brandon is honoring the memory of the late Longwood legend by establishing a scholarship in his name. Read the full story here.
	The Will to Fight Story by Todd Lindenmuth \| January 31, 2017 Longwood women's basketball's annual Pink-Out Game has special meaning for junior point guard Micaela Ellis. Read the full story here.
	Unsung: Belton's Impact Flies Under the Radar Story by Chris Cook \| January 26, 2017 There's a lot that happens behind the scenes. For Longwood basketball, one of the most unassuming players has been the key to sticking together throughout an adversity-riddled season. Read the full story here.
	Seizing The Moment: From Walk-On to Starter Story by Todd Lindenmuth \| January 23, 2017 Don't bother telling Kate Spradlin she isn't supposed to play at the Division I level. She's already busy proving everyone wrong. Read the full story here.
	Lancers Find Themselves Through Adversity Story by Chris Cook \| January 3, 2017 Decimated by a series of devastating injuries, the short-handed Longwood men's basketball shocked the Big South by opening conference play 3-0 and ascending to the top of the conference standings for the first time in the Big South era. Read the full story here.
	Longwood Names Court in Honor of Jerome Kersey Story by Chris Cook \| November 25, 2016 The legacy of the late, great Jerome Kersey lives on in Willett Hall. Read the full story here.
	Path to Recovery Reshapes Geter's Love for the Game Story by Chris Cook \| November 12, 2016 Injuries happen. In college athletics, they happen frequently. For team captain Damarion Geter, however, a bum shoulder only strengthened his love for the game. Read the full story here.
	Dedication of Burger Jackson Field Punctuates Historic Season Story by Chris Cook \| November 11, 2016 A landmark 2016 regular season for the field hockey team ended poetically, as the Lancers dedicated their home turf to one of the most influential figures in Longwood athletics history Read the full story here.
	Amanda Spencer: Longwood Soccer, Personified Story by Chris Cook \| October 28, 2016 "Here's how I'm going to beat you," reads a quote in the Longwood women's soccer room from the great Pat Summit. "I'm going to outwork you. That's all there is to it." Read the full story here.
	Ellen Ross: The Growth of a Leader Story by Chris Cook \| October 4, 2016 Sports have a unique way of teaching lessons when everything goes wrong. Ellen Ross had to learn hers the hard way. Read the full story here.
	Softball Slugger Living Out Hardball Dreams Story by Todd Lindenmuth, Video by Christian Fox \| September 29, 2016 Former softball All-American Megan Baltzell traded in her softball bat for a baseball bat and is representing Longwood on the international stage. Read the full story here.
	Stretz' Goal Seen, Literally, Around The World Story by Chris Cook \| September 27, 2016 Scoring your first game-winning goal is great. Doing it while your deployed father watches from halfway around the world is indescribable. Read the full story here.
	Cancer Survivor, Lancer & World-Class Triathlete Story by Chris Cook \| September 16, 2016 Catherine Hanson's five-year journey from cancer survivor to world-class triathlete culminated on an international stage at the ITU World Championships. Read the full story here.
	Women's Soccer Carries Torch For 10th Division I Season Story by Chris Cook \| August 11, 2016 Entering Longwood University's milestone 10th season as a Division I institution, it's fitting that a program founded and coached by a Longwood alum gets the honor of kicking it all off. Read the full story here.
	Bond Between Two Aces Playing Dividends Story by Chris Cook \| May 19, 2016 Who's the ace of the Big South champion Longwood softball team? There are two, and they don't care. Read the full story here.
	'Classic Russell' Eyes New Finish Line Story by Chris Cook \| May 12, 2016 The backbone of Longwood's cross country program has set his sights on a new endeavor after an historic career. Read the full story here.
	The Captain's Log Story by Darius Thigpen \| May 6, 2016 A grinder is someone who will do anything it takes to get the job done. A grinder will put in long hours and work hard even when no one is watching. On the diamond, a grinder will draw long at-bats, frustrate pitchers, and won't think twice about taking the extra base. Longwood's senior captain C.J. Roth is a grinder both in baseball and the game of life. Read the full story here.
	Lancers Spend Day at PEFYA Opening Ceremonies Story by Darius Thigpen \| April 20, 2016 Longwood's baseball team visited the Field of Dreams to cheer on players in the Prince Edward Farmville Youth Association's Opening Ceremonies. Read the full story here.
	Officer In The Outfield Story by Darius Thigpen \| Feb. 1, 2016 Longwood junior outfielder Janos Briscoe pulls off a daily balancing act of sports, school, and work, like many other student-athletes. The junior college transfer has worked hard for this opportunity to work hard. Briscoe balances baseball, academics, and his part-time jobs as a reserve police officer and a volunteer firefighter. Read the full story here.
	A Big Sister's Impact Story by Chris Cook \| Oct. 30, 2015 Women's soccer player Jessica O'Bryant was six years old when her brother, Austin, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. After filling the role of a big sister and a third parent to Austin for her entire life, Jessica is now drawing inspiration from her younger brother in pursuit of a career in special education. Read the full story here.
	Women's Golfer Gets Inside Look at PGA Tour Story by Todd Lindenmuth \| Sept. 25, 2015 Longwood senior women's golfer Asha Bala Krishnan spent her summer behind the scenes at the PGA Tour. The Johor Bahru, Malaysia, native was chosen as one of 26 interns from a pool of nearly 1,000 applicants and was put to work in the Tour's accounting office in Ponta Verde Beach, Fla. Read the full story here.
	Longwood Alumna Breaking Down Barriers On Gridiron Story by Chris Cook \| Sept. 4, 2015 Former Longwood women's basketball and lacrosse standout Tia Watkins '04 doesn't just play football, she dominates. The middle linebacker for the D.C. Divas women's professional tackle football team recently led the Divas to the WFA National Championship, but she's using her platform as a female football player for more than just winning trophies. Read the full story here.
	Longwood In The Dominican Republic: A Player's Perspective Blog by Lotanna Nwogbo \| Aug. 12, 2015 Video by Longwood University athletics Longwood men's basketball embarked on a week-long international trip to the Dominican Republic in August for service work and four games against some of the country's top teams. The team visited a girl's orphanage, a daycare facility and a remote village with no electricity and limited resources. Read the full story here.

	This Stage is No Longer Too Big for Longwood Story by Chris Cook \| May 21, 2017 Headed back to their second straight NCAA Regional Championship, the underdog Lancers are no longer blinded by the lights of the big stage. Read the full story here.
	What Makes a Dynasty? Story by Darius Thigpen, Video by Christian Fox \| May 18, 2017 With a Big South three-peat under their belt, the Longwood softball team is a full-fledged dynasty. Voice of the Lancers Darius Thigpen gives an inside look at what's behind Longwood's most successful program's success. Read the full story here.
	Big South Buzz Building in Farmville Before Softball Championship Story by Chris Cook \| May 10, 2017 Big South Softball Fever has gripped Farmville in advance of Longwood hosting the 2017 championship tournament at Lancer Field. Read the full story here.
	Lancer Field Gets Upgrades, Thanks to Local Businessman Gene Watson Story by Chris Cook \| May 7, 2017 Farmville native, business owner and long-time supporter of Longwood athletics is making sure his hometown team looks its best when the Big South Softball Championship comes to town. Read the full story here.
	Biz McCarthy: A Lasting Longwood Legacy Story by Todd Lindenmuth \| May 4, 2017 How did a southpaw from small-town Virginia become one of the greatest to ever pitch in the Big South? Read the full story here.
	When Adversity Turns Into Opportunity Story by Melanie Schumilas \| April 19, 2017 Reeling from the midseason departure of their head coach during their junior year, Longwood women's tennis' senior class has overcome adversity and brought the program along with them. Read the full story here.
	To Build a Program: Culture Shift Sparks Breakout 2017 for Men's Tennis Story by Derrick Bennington \| March 17, 2017 In the midst of a breakout 2017 season, the Longwood men's tennis is defying everyone's expectations but their own. Read the full story here.
	Mr. 1,000: Once-Overlooked Allen Leaving His Mark Story by Chris Cook \| February 24, 2017 Once struggling to field a Division I offer, diamond-in-the-rough Darrion Allen is nearing the end of an historic Longwood career. Read the full story here.
	Longwood Alum Kevin Brandon Funds Kersey Scholarship Story by Chris Cook \| February 22, 2017 Jerome Kersey became a national sensation for his all-out, high-flying style of play on the basketball court, but to those who knew him well, he was much more. Long-time friend and fellow Longwood graduate Kevin Brandon is honoring the memory of the late Longwood legend by establishing a scholarship in his name. Read the full story here.
	The Will to Fight Story by Todd Lindenmuth \| January 31, 2017 Longwood women's basketball's annual Pink-Out Game has special meaning for junior point guard Micaela Ellis. Read the full story here.
	Unsung: Belton's Impact Flies Under the Radar Story by Chris Cook \| January 26, 2017 There's a lot that happens behind the scenes. For Longwood basketball, one of the most unassuming players has been the key to sticking together throughout an adversity-riddled season. Read the full story here.
	Seizing The Moment: From Walk-On to Starter Story by Todd Lindenmuth \| January 23, 2017 Don't bother telling Kate Spradlin she isn't supposed to play at the Division I level. She's already busy proving everyone wrong. Read the full story here.
	Lancers Find Themselves Through Adversity Story by Chris Cook \| January 3, 2017 Decimated by a series of devastating injuries, the short-handed Longwood men's basketball shocked the Big South by opening conference play 3-0 and ascending to the top of the conference standings for the first time in the Big South era. Read the full story here.
	Longwood Names Court in Honor of Jerome Kersey Story by Chris Cook \| November 25, 2016 The legacy of the late, great Jerome Kersey lives on in Willett Hall. Read the full story here.
	Path to Recovery Reshapes Geter's Love for the Game Story by Chris Cook \| November 12, 2016 Injuries happen. In college athletics, they happen frequently. For team captain Damarion Geter, however, a bum shoulder only strengthened his love for the game. Read the full story here.
	Dedication of Burger Jackson Field Punctuates Historic Season Story by Chris Cook \| November 11, 2016 A landmark 2016 regular season for the field hockey team ended poetically, as the Lancers dedicated their home turf to one of the most influential figures in Longwood athletics history Read the full story here.
	Amanda Spencer: Longwood Soccer, Personified Story by Chris Cook \| October 28, 2016 "Here's how I'm going to beat you," reads a quote in the Longwood women's soccer room from the great Pat Summit. "I'm going to outwork you. That's all there is to it." Read the full story here.
	Ellen Ross: The Growth of a Leader Story by Chris Cook \| October 4, 2016 Sports have a unique way of teaching lessons when everything goes wrong. Ellen Ross had to learn hers the hard way. Read the full story here.
	Softball Slugger Living Out Hardball Dreams Story by Todd Lindenmuth, Video by Christian Fox \| September 29, 2016 Former softball All-American Megan Baltzell traded in her softball bat for a baseball bat and is representing Longwood on the international stage. Read the full story here.
	Stretz' Goal Seen, Literally, Around The World Story by Chris Cook \| September 27, 2016 Scoring your first game-winning goal is great. Doing it while your deployed father watches from halfway around the world is indescribable. Read the full story here.
	Cancer Survivor, Lancer & World-Class Triathlete Story by Chris Cook \| September 16, 2016 Catherine Hanson's five-year journey from cancer survivor to world-class triathlete culminated on an international stage at the ITU World Championships. Read the full story here.
	Women's Soccer Carries Torch For 10th Division I Season Story by Chris Cook \| August 11, 2016 Entering Longwood University's milestone 10th season as a Division I institution, it's fitting that a program founded and coached by a Longwood alum gets the honor of kicking it all off. Read the full story here.
	Bond Between Two Aces Playing Dividends Story by Chris Cook \| May 19, 2016 Who's the ace of the Big South champion Longwood softball team? There are two, and they don't care. Read the full story here.
	'Classic Russell' Eyes New Finish Line Story by Chris Cook \| May 12, 2016 The backbone of Longwood's cross country program has set his sights on a new endeavor after an historic career. Read the full story here.
	The Captain's Log Story by Darius Thigpen \| May 6, 2016 A grinder is someone who will do anything it takes to get the job done. A grinder will put in long hours and work hard even when no one is watching. On the diamond, a grinder will draw long at-bats, frustrate pitchers, and won't think twice about taking the extra base. Longwood's senior captain C.J. Roth is a grinder both in baseball and the game of life. Read the full story here.
	Lancers Spend Day at PEFYA Opening Ceremonies Story by Darius Thigpen \| April 20, 2016 Longwood's baseball team visited the Field of Dreams to cheer on players in the Prince Edward Farmville Youth Association's Opening Ceremonies. Read the full story here.
	Officer In The Outfield Story by Darius Thigpen \| Feb. 1, 2016 Longwood junior outfielder Janos Briscoe pulls off a daily balancing act of sports, school, and work, like many other student-athletes. The junior college transfer has worked hard for this opportunity to work hard. Briscoe balances baseball, academics, and his part-time jobs as a reserve police officer and a volunteer firefighter. Read the full story here.
	A Big Sister's Impact Story by Chris Cook \| Oct. 30, 2015 Women's soccer player Jessica O'Bryant was six years old when her brother, Austin, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. After filling the role of a big sister and a third parent to Austin for her entire life, Jessica is now drawing inspiration from her younger brother in pursuit of a career in special education. Read the full story here.
	Women's Golfer Gets Inside Look at PGA Tour Story by Todd Lindenmuth \| Sept. 25, 2015 Longwood senior women's golfer Asha Bala Krishnan spent her summer behind the scenes at the PGA Tour. The Johor Bahru, Malaysia, native was chosen as one of 26 interns from a pool of nearly 1,000 applicants and was put to work in the Tour's accounting office in Ponta Verde Beach, Fla. Read the full story here.
	Longwood Alumna Breaking Down Barriers On Gridiron Story by Chris Cook \| Sept. 4, 2015 Former Longwood women's basketball and lacrosse standout Tia Watkins '04 doesn't just play football, she dominates. The middle linebacker for the D.C. Divas women's professional tackle football team recently led the Divas to the WFA National Championship, but she's using her platform as a female football player for more than just winning trophies. Read the full story here.
	Longwood In The Dominican Republic: A Player's Perspective Blog by Lotanna Nwogbo \| Aug. 12, 2015 Video by Longwood University athletics Longwood men's basketball embarked on a week-long international trip to the Dominican Republic in August for service work and four games against some of the country's top teams. The team visited a girl's orphanage, a daycare facility and a remote village with no electricity and limited resources. Read the full story here.

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