With fast-paced transition action up and down the floor for both teams the Piedmont College women's basketball team saw its 2007-2008 home opener spoiled by local rival Oglethorpe University tonight in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center by the score of 86-67. The Stormy Petrels used a balanced attack with five players reaching double figures to power past the Lady Lions for a second consecutive year.

PC jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first minute of regulation with a pair of steals but saw the lead lost for good a mere four minutes later. With the score 8-6 in Piedmont's favor OU went on an 18-3 run over the next 10 minutes and entered the half with a comfortable 42-25 lead.

In the second half the Stormy Petrels opened with a 22-12 run in the first six minutes. The Lady Lions were able to claw back to within 15 points but could not overcome the deficit and dropped the 19-point decision.

NIKKI SOSEBEE recorded her first double-double of the season with team-highs in both points (12) and rebounds (11). KAYLA DUNCAN and BETH ADCOCK also added 12 points apiece while Adcock and LISA JENNINGS helped on the defensive end with four steals respectively.

The Lady Lions turned the ball over a season-high 27 times and connected on only 20-53 (38%) shots from the field. Oglethorpe was impressive in all facets offensively shooting 47% from the field, 40% from behind the three-point line, and a remarkable 89% from the charity stripe.

PC now stands at 4-2 overall and will return to the court again on Saturday, December 1st as they will play host to NAiA Warner Southern College with tip off slated for 2:00.

Oglethorpe @ Piedmont Women's Basketball Photo Gallery