Nov. 2, 2003

BOX SCORE

Farmville, Va. --The Longwood University field hockey team concluded the 2003 season on a positive note this afternoon, defeating visiting C.W. Post 1-0 on Senior Day at Barlow Field.  Longwood wrapped up the season with record of 8-11, while the Pioneers ended year with a mark of 6-11.

During the first period of action, junior forward Lorrie Watts (Fredericksburg, Va./Strafford) failed to convert a penalty shot three minutes into the game.  Both teams continued to battle the remainder of the first stanza and into the second period.  Just as it was looking like the teams were going into overtime, Watts converted a cross from sophomore midfielder Julie Price (Stafford, Va./North Stafford) with seven minutes left to give Longwood the 1-0 victory.

Longwood held the advantage on shots 12-8 and penalty corners 9-6.  Watts led Longwood with 5 shots, followed by freshman forward Jen Hawkins (Virginia Beach, Va./Cox) and sophomore forward Alexis Ramey (Westminster, Calif./Marina) with two each. Junior keeper Julie Patterson (Esmont, Va./Monticello) played all 70 minutes for the Lancers and recorded four saves.  Pioneer keeper Christy Gardner tallied nine saves in 70 minutes.