FARMVILLE, Va. – Longwood lacrosse played with passion, but Clemson's offense was too much on Sunday afternoon in Farmville. The Tigers (5-2) sliced past the Lancers (2-4) 21-3 behind five goals from Gianna New.
 
SCORE:
 
               1Q          2Q          3Q          4Q          Final
CLEM    8             6             5             2             21
LWU      0             2             1             0             3
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
 
Gianna New and Hanna Hilcoff keyed Clemson's attack with nine goals and four assists between them as Clemson stayed unbeaten against the Big South this year.
 
New posted three goals in the first quarter as the Tigers ripped off eight goals in the opening 15 minutes.
 
Clemson extended the lead in the second quarter, but the Lancers never quit battling. Harper Melton put Longwood on the board, and Miranda Helfenbein scored one two minutes later to cut the Clemson lead to 11-2.
 
However, Clemson's attack revved back up and extended the lead to double figures at the half.
 
Lauren Cerretani had Longwood's tally after halftime off a nice find from Riley McDonald.

WHAT THEY SAID:
 
"I'm proud of the effort from our Lancers today," said Head Coach Kylar Ferguson. "They fought hard from start to finish and showed up with a great attitude that allowed them to make key adjustments as a team. The support from families and recruits was also outstanding and worth noting. It's a great day to be a Lancer."
 
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
 
Emily Cate Smith had an assist for the Lancers, her team-leading 12^th of the season.
 
Smith has had at least one point in every game this season for the Lancers.
 
Cerretani has scored in three straight games and five of Longwood's six contests this season.
 
UP NEXT:
 
Longwood has the next week weeks off before hosting William & Mary on Wednesday, March 22 at 5 p.m. The game will be aired on ESPN+.
 
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