Longwood Welcomes George Mason On Thursday

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11.16.2011

FARMVILLE, Va. - The Longwood University women's basketball team is set to host in-state opponent George Mason University of the Colonial Athletic Association on Thursday, November 17, at 7 p.m. at Willett Hall in Farmville. The Lancers (1-1) are coming off a 68-61 victory over Ivy League opponent Cornell University on Sunday afternoon in Willett Hall. Senior Brittanni Billups|Goldsboro, N.C. (Eastern Wayne) leads the Lancers with 13 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

Game Details
Opponent: George Mason
Site: Farmville, Va.
Facility: Willett Hall
Date: November 17, 2011
Start: 7 p.m.
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A Look At Longwood
Longwood is led by Brittanni Billups (13p, 7.5r) and Erin Neal (10p, 2r). Mina Jovanovic (9.5p, 4r, 2a), Chelsea Coward (8p, 4.5r) and Mieke Elkington (8p, 4.5r) are also key contributors. Crystal Smith leads the team with 4.5 assists per game. The Lancers are shooting 39.1% from the field, including 29.2% from behind the arc, and 63% at the foul line while averaging 56.5 points and allowing 58.5 points.

A Look At George Mason
George Mason is 1-1 and coming off a 59-48 victory over Oakland on Sunday. The Patriots fell to American 55-51 in the season-opener on Friday night. Amber Easter (15.5p, 10r) and Taleia Moton (15p, 4.5r) lead Mason, while Rahneeka Saunders has averaged five assists and eight rebounds per game. The Patriots are shooting 32.1% from the field, including 38.7% from behind the arc, and 45.5% from the foul line while averaging 55 points and allowing 51.5 points. Mason is out-rebounding opponents by nine rebounds per game. The Patriots are coached by fourth-year head coach Jeri Porter.

Series History
Longwood is 2-8 all-time against the Patriots, including 2-2 in home games. The Lancers fell to Mason 73-45 last season in Fairfax. Longwood topped the Patriots 52-42 in Farmville during the 2008-09 season.

In Willett Hall
Longwood is 1-0 at Willett Hall during 2011-12 and 14-12 dating back to the 2009-10 season. The Lancers went 7-5 at home during 2009-10 and 6-7 during 2010-11.

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