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1. NCAA Gambling Rules Backfire

   The NCAA’s bold gambit to ban athletes from betting on any sport—regardless of whether it was their own—backfired spectacularly, sparking outrage from schools like Texas Tech and exposing the real challenge: how to protect athletes and the integrity of college sports without overreach. With the...

   Jun 13, 2026

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2. NFL Draft Stars and Future Prospects

   The NFL draft is buzzing with breakout rookies like Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, while veteran stars such as Fred Warner and Chris Jones redefine dominance on the field. Coaching changes may unlock hidden potential, like with Jeffery Simmons, and even second-year QBs like Shedeur Sanders…

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   Jun 13, 2026

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3. Brett Gilbert Joins Longwood

   Brett Gilbert, a proven offensive architect and player developer with a stellar track record at UNCG and Radford, has joined Longwood’s men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Under Mike Jones at both schools, Gilbert helped turn around struggling offenses, developed nine All-SoCon...

   Jun 12, 2026

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4. Donovan Williams Returns to Longwood

   Donovan Williams is back where it all began — returning to Longwood as an assistant coach, bringing a decade of winning experience and deep ties to the program. He helped the Lancers reach the NCAA tournament in 2022 and knows exactly what it takes to win there. Head Coach Ronnie Thomas is...

   Jun 10, 2026

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5. Longwood University Athletics Honors Top Performers

   David Ambaek and Maggie Chapin, graduating seniors from mens soccer and softball respectively, were named the Henry E. Willett Scholar-Athlete Award recipients. Timéo Puech in mens tennis and Malea Brown in womens basketball were crowned Athlete of the Year. The tennis coaching staff won Staff of...

   Apr 24, 2026

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6. Longwood Basketball Stars Honored for Academic Excellence

   Longwood Universitys mens basketball team celebrates academic success as Redd Thompson Junior and Jacoi Hutchinson earn spots on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Both players, with GPAs above 3.5, contributed significantly to the teams 16-16 record and fourth-place...

   Mar 24, 2026

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7. Longwood Lancers' Postseason Momentum

   Longwoods mens basketball team, led by Coach Ronnie Thomas, secured a fifth consecutive winning season, their longest streak in over four decades. Despite a fifth-seed ranking in the Big South tournament, theyve won three of their last four games, including a comeback victory over Radford. Elijah...

   Mar 5, 2026

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8. Longwood vs UNC Asheville: Big South Tournament Showdown

   Tonight, the Longwood Lancers and UNC Asheville Bulldogs clash in the Big South Tournament, with both teams at eight and eight in conference play. Longwoods stout defense faces Ashevilles three-point prowess. Key players to watch include Ashevilles Kameron Taylor and Longwoods Elijah Tucker and...

   Mar 5, 2026

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9. Longwood Basketball Earns Postseason Honors

   Longwood Universitys mens basketball team, the Lancers, received well-deserved postseason honors in the Big South Conference. Elijah Tucker earned honorable mention all-conference status for his impressive play inside, while Redd Thompson Junior made the all-academic team for his strong grades…

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   Mar 3, 2026

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10. Longwood Lancers Secure Best Big South Finish

    Longwoods mens basketball team concluded the regular season on a triumphant note, securing a ninety to seventy-four victory over Radford at home. The Lancers secured a sixteen wins and fifteen losses overall record, with an eight and eight mark in Big South play, tying for fourth place—their best...

    Mar 1, 2026

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11. Longwood's Senior Day Showdown vs Radford

    Longwood Mens Basketballs Regular Season Finale: Senior Day Showdown Against Radford Longwood Mens Basketball concludes the regular season with a high-stakes matchup against Radford, aiming for a strong finish and tournament momentum. The Lancers host the Highlanders on Senior Day, with the Big...

    Feb 28, 2026

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12. Longwood vs Radford: Big South Showdown

    In this weekends Big South matchup, Longwood Lancers host Radford Highlanders at three p.m. Eastern. Both teams are around .500 in conference play, with Radford at 16-14 overall and 9-6 in the Big South, while Longwood is 15-15 and 7-8. Longwood comes off a big overtime win against Charleston...

    Feb 27, 2026

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