FARMVILLE, VA. — The Elon women's basketball team had four players score double-figures in their 74-67 win at Longwood on Tuesday evening.
 
Raven Preston led the team with 19 points followed by Laila Anderson (12), Jayda Angel (12) and  Iycez Adams (10).
 
Elon 74, Longwood 67
THE RUNDOWN

• Kamryn Doty opened the scoring for the Phoenix with a quick three-pointer, giving Elon an early 3-0 lead. Longwood briefly held a 4-3 lead before the teams exchanged scores. Back-to-back layups from Iycez Adams and Laila Anderson later extended Elon's lead to 15-9. A three-pointer from Jayda Angel pushed the Phoenix's advantage to nine at 18-9, and an offensive rebound and putback by Raven Preston capped the first quarter with Elon ahead 20-11.
• Hannah Dereje added two quick buckets to start the second quarter, increasing Elon's lead to 24-11 with 8:58 remaining. Although Longwood narrowed the gap to nine at 24-15, a three-pointer from Alyssa Ervin and a layup by Adams restored Elon's cushion to 29-15. The Lancers closed the quarter on a 12-6 run, sending the teams into halftime with Elon leading 35-27.
• The teams traded baskets to start the third quarter, with Doty knocking down another three-pointer to maintain Elon's eight-point lead at 40-32. Longwood answered with a 13-1 run, claiming their first lead since the first quarter at 45-41. The Phoenix regrouped, tying the game at 45-45 and closing the quarter on a 6-1 run to take a 51-46 lead into the final 10 minutes.
• The teams traded baskets to open the fourth quarter until back-to-back layups from Laila Anderson gave Elon a 59-51 advantage with 6:48 remaining. A quick three-pointer from Longwood cut the deficit to five at 59-54, and consecutive Lancer jumpers brought them within four at 62-58. The Phoenix responded with a 7-0 run to extend their lead to double digits at 69-58. Longwood fought back to get within five at 70-65 with 36 seconds left, but Elon sealed the 74-67 victory by converting key free throws in the closing moments.

NOTES

• The Phoenix returned the same starters in Iycez Adams, Laila Anderson, Kamryn Doty, Maraja Pass and Raven Preston.
• Preston posted her third double-double of the season, leading the team with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks.
• Laila Anderson and Jayda Angel each tallied 12 points, marking their fourth double-figure scoring performances of the season.
• Pass tied her career high with eight assists and shared the team lead in steals (2) with Preston.
• Hannah Dereje contributed a season-high eight points, while Kamryn Doty added six points, shooting 2-for-3 from beyond the arc.
• The Phoenix outperformed the Lancers in defensive rebounds (31-28), points in the paint (48-36), and assists (16-10).

UP NEXT

• The maroon and gold will return to Schar Center on Wednesday, Dec. 4, to host Furman for Education Day. Tipoff is set for 11 a.m.