No. 18 Virginia Handles Longwood, 88-50

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CHARLOTTESVILLE No. 18 Virginia defeated Longwood, 88-50, Sunday at John Paul Jones Arena. Lyndra Littles (17 points, seven rebounds), Kristen London (15 points), Monica Wright (13 points) and Ariana Moorer (15 points) led UVa to its third-straight win.

Virginia (18-4) improved to 12-1 at John Paul Jones Arena this season, went to 7-4 all-time against Longwood (6-14) and won its fifth-straight game in the series with the Lancers.

Every Cavalier that got into the game scored. London’s 15 points were a career-high as she connected on three 3-pointers. Jayna Hartig contributed eight points and a career-high eight rebounds, while Britny Edwards and Britnee Millner each netted five.

Virginia’s offense was clicking early and head coach Debbie Ryan was able to spread out playing time. Wright and Littles each had 13 at the half, and 10 different Cavaliers had scored. Virginia held a 55-25 lead at halftime.

Virginia continued its balanced attack in the second half and continued to pull away for the 88-50 win.

Ryan earned her 693rd career victory.

The Lancers were led by Becky Fernandes with 14 points and Krystal Garrison with nine points.

The Cavaliers get back to Atlantic Coast Conference play on Thursday, Feb. 5, when they host Duke. Tip-off from John Paul Jones Arena is 7 p.m.