FARMVILLE, Va. - Longwood took an early 3-0 lead in the first inning and never lost it as they clinch the series against Iona. The Lancers won 9-5 on Saturday afternoon at Buddy Bolding Stadium.

Willie Havens helped put Longwood (5-1) on the board, but Hayden Harris and Drew Camp cranked back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning to break a 4-4 tie. 

TOP PERFORMERS:

Willie Havens: 2-3, 2B, 2RBI, 2HBP
Drew Camp: 2-4, HR, 2RBI, 1HBP
Brenton Fisher: 3.0 IP, 4SO, 2H

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Longwood picked up where they left off last night by plating three first inning runs. Willie Havens hit an RBI double to get the scoring started for the Lancers. 

The Lancers added a run with small ball in the fourth, but Iona (0-5) responded by tying the game in the fifth. Josiah Ragsdale had a three-run double as Iona made it 4-4.

The Lancers responded in a hurry in the bottom half. Hayden Harris blasted a solo homerun to left center field to start the inning. Drew Camp would then follow that up with a homerun of his own two pitches later. Blagen Pado would then hit his first collegiate home run a few batters later to cap the rally and make it 8-4 Lancers.

The bullpen took care of the back end of the game to preserve the win.

Caleb Ketchie (1-0) earned the relief win after coming on in the fifth inning. He recorded one out to escape an inherited jam and keep the score level at four.

Saul Mata (0-1) took the loss for Iona.
 
NOTABLES: 

Willie Havens continued his hitting string to 6 games.

Brenton Fisher has pitched 3.0 innings in both starts this season.

UP NEXT:

The Lancers and and Gales conclude their 3 game series Sunday at 1 p.m.

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