FIRST DANCE
The Longwood University men's basketball team defeats Winthrop in the Big South Conference Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, punching the Lancers' first ticket to the NCAA Tournament. March 6, 2022.
Longwood forward Jesper Granlund listens to music as the team travels from Farmville, Virginia to Lynchburg Airport on their way to the NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 15, 2022.
Players' feet stretch across the bus aisle as the Longwood basketball team travels from Farmville, Virginia to Lynchburg Airport on their way to the NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 15, 2022.
Bags sit on a cart before being loaded onto a charter jet at Lynchburg Airport. March 15, 2022.
Players depart a charter jet near Indianapolis, Indiana before heading to their hotel. March 15, 2022.
Justin Hill (left), Deshaun Wade (center), and Isaiah Wilkins (right) participate in a press conference before practicing on the court a day before they take on the Tennessee Volunteers. Indianapolis, Indiana. March 16, 2022.
Head Coach Griff Aldrich talks about his players during a press conference at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 16, 2022.
Head Coach Griff Aldrich looks on as the Longwood basketball team practices at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 16, 2022.
Leslie Nkereuwem walks to the locker room in Gainbridge Fieldhouse before taking on the Tennessee Volunteers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.
A referee holds the game ball during the first round match-up between the Longwood Lancers and the Volunteers of Tennessee during the NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.
Longwood guard Justin Hill (11) drives the ball in the Lancers' first appearance at the NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.
Longwood forward Zac Watson (4) fights for a layup during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.
Longwood forward Leslie Nkereuwem (0) goes up against Tennessee forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (2) during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.
Longwood guard Deshaun Wade (3) falls back on defense during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.
Longwood guard Nate Lliteras (2) fights for a rebound against Tennessee's Josiah-Jordan James (30) during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.
Longwood forward Zac Watson (4) prepares for an inbound pass during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.
Longwood guard DA Houston (23) becomes emotional on the bench the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.
A police escort leads the Longwood basketball team bus back to the airport after a 56-88 loss to the Volunteers of Tennessee. Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.
The Longwood basketball team boards a charter jet on their way back to Farmville, Virginia after participating in the programs first NCAA Tournament. Indianapolis, Indiana. March 17, 2022.