December 28, 2009

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FARMVILLE, Va. - The Longwood University women's basketball program will host Virginia Commonwealth University of the Colonial Athletic Association on Monday, December 28, at 4 p.m. in Willett Hall on campus in Farmville. Longwood (4-9) is coming off an 85-67 setback at CAA member and nationally ranked #25 James Madison last Monday while VCU (5-5) has dropped three in a row, most recently a 68-58 setback to Arkansas. Live stats and live audio coverage of the game can be found on longwoodlancers.com. Tickets are still available at the Willett Hall Ticket Office or by calling 434.395.2138.

The Rams and Lancers have met 28 times in women's basketball, with Longwood leading the series 16-12. VCU has won the last four meetings, including last season when the Rams won 79-49 in Richmond. Junior Krystal Garrison/Fredericksburg (Courtland) scored 13 points in last years matchup while sophomore Emma Zieverink/West Chester, Ohio (Lakota West) added 10 points and six rebounds. VCU was led by Kita Waller with 10 points and six rebounds.

Longwood has started the 2009-10 season 4-9 with losses to Virginia Tech (55-77) and West Virginia (43-74). The Lancers dropped their last game at #25 James Madison 85-67 a week ago. Longwood is led by Garrison (9.9) and freshmen Chelsea Coward/Mechanicsville (Hanover) (9.4) and Crystal Smith/Richmond (Meadowbrook) (8.5) while averaging 62.1 points and allowing 69.2 points. The Lancers are coached by Kristin Caruso in her third year.

VCU is 5-5 and coming off three straight losses. The Rams dropped three games at the Duel in the Desert, hosted by UNLV. VCU defeated Virginia Tech 72-58 (11.16) and Winthrop 65-51 (12.15). The Rams are led by D'Andra Moss (18.0) and LaTavia Rorie (14.3) while averaging 68.2 points and allowing 63.6 points. VCU is coached by Beth Cunningham in her seventh season.