Lynchburg comeback victory
University of Lynchburg rallies late to defeat Hope and secure first victory
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Key Points
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Australia narrowly defeated Turkey 77-74 in the teams’ March 2026 World Cup qualifying meeting, setting up another closely contested matchup.
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Turkey’s opening loss to Belgium was marked by a rebounding deficit: Belgium collected 13 offensive rebounds and won the overall rebounding battle 42-32. Sevgi Uzun recorded 11 points and 11 assists, while Kennedy Burke led Turkey with 17 points.
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Australia’s Shephanie Talbot led the victory over Puerto Rico with 19 points on 7-for-9 shooting, eight rebounds and three assists, despite Australia shooting 38% and committing 22 turnovers.
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China struggled offensively against the United States, making only 20 of 62 field-goal attempts, although it stayed competitive on the boards with 41 rebounds to the U.S.’s 47; Han Xu posted 11 points and 10 rebounds.
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In Lynchburg’s comeback, Hope took a 1-0 lead on Bri Long’s 56th-minute free kick before the Hornets equalized in the 71st minute and won in the 83rd on a set piece by Rogstad, whose goal was her second for Lynchburg and first since October 2024.
The University of Lynchburg women's soccer team earned its first win of the 2026-27 season with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Hope at the Roanoke Invitational. FreeTips Trailing 1-0 after Hope's Bri Long scored on a 56th-minute free kick, the Hornets struck twice in the final 19 minutes to secure the comeback.
Rogstad's 83rd-minute set-piece goal proved to be the game-winner. It marked her second goal for Lynchburg and her first since October 2024, capping off a thrilling second-half turnaround for the home team.
Hornets Erase Deficit in Final Minutes
Hope dominated the first half and took a 1-0 lead on a free kick from Bri Long in the 56th minute. The goal put Lynchburg in a tough spot early in their 2026-27 campaign. But the Hornets responded with urgency when they equalized in the 71st minute, shifting momentum dramatically in their favor.
Rogstad's winning goal in the 83rd minute sealed the comeback and delivered Lynchburg's first victory of the season. The set-piece finish capped off a 19-minute burst where the Hornets scored twice to flip the script. For Rogstad, the goal ended a scoring drought that dated back to October 2024.
Australia and Turkey Meet Again at World Cup
Australia enters its matchup with Turkey as the clear favorite after dismantling Puerto Rico 70-54 in the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup. FreeTips Shephanie Talbot led the way with 19 points on 7-for-9 shooting, adding eight rebounds and three assists. Despite shooting just 38% overall and turning the ball over 22 times, the Australians controlled the game throughout.
Turkey is looking to bounce back after a tough 89-75 opening loss to Belgium. FreeTips The Turks were outrebounded 42-32 and allowed Belgium 13 offensive rebounds. Sevgi Uzun posted 11 points and 11 assists, while Kennedy Burke led Turkey with 17 points in the losing effort.
China and Czech Republic Both Need Bounce-Back Wins
China and the Czech Republic face a must-win situation after both fell in their opening games. FreeTips China's offense struggled badly against the United States, making only 20 of 62 field-goal attempts in a 94-61 loss. Han Xu managed 11 points and 10 rebounds, but the rest of the roster could not get into rhythm on the scoring end.
The Czech Republic lost 63-54 to Italy in a low-scoring affair. FreeTips Both teams bring impressive tournament histories to their head-to-head matchup. China finished runner-up at the 2022 World Cup, while the Czech Republic won the 2005 EuroBasket title and earned a silver medal at the 2010 World Championship.
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