FARMVILLE, Va. – Longwood head lacrosse coach
Dwayne Hicks released the team's full spring schedule today.
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The Lancers will host eight games while taking the road for seven in the 15-game slate, which begins on the first weekend in February.
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The non-conference portion of the schedule pits the Lancers against four Commonwealth foes as well as a pair of teams that played in the Atlantic Sun Championship game.
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Following non-conference play, the Lancers will dive into an eight-game Big South slate, with the top six teams qualifying for the Big South Tournament at the end of April and beginning of May.
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Schedule dates and times are subject to change. For the latest updated times and schedules, check on
www.longwoodlancers.com.
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The season begins with a trip to a Coastal Carolina (Feb. 6) side that advanced to the ASUN Championship game last season. The Lancers then head to William & Mary (Feb. 14) for a second straight road game.
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Longwood returns to Elizabeth Burger Jackson Field for two of its next three when it hosts former Big South foe Campbell (Feb. 21) and reigning ASUN champion Liberty (March 4). In between those two matchups, Longwood travels to a VCU (Feb. 25) side that is fresh off a trip to the A-10 semifinals.
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Longwood wraps up non-conference play with back-to-back home games when the team hosts Old Dominion (March 17) and Delaware State (March 21).
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Big South play begins on the road with a trip to Wofford (March 25), and the Lancers will also play at High Point (April 1), Presbyterian (April 11) and Mercer (April 25).
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Longwood hosts Winthrop (March 28), Furman (April 4), Gardner-Webb (April 18) and Radford (April 22) to balance out the Big South schedule.
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The conference tournament opens on April 28, and the finals are set for May 3. All locations are still to be determined.
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