Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 85, Oglethorpe 64
Records: Lions 1-1, Stormy Petrels 1-1
Location: Atlanta, Georgia - Oglethorpe University 

Atlanta, GA - Piedmont's men's basketball team left no doubt Wednesday night with an 85-64 victory over Oglethorpe University handing the Stormy Petrels their first loss of the season. The win marked the first of 2015-16 for the Lions after dropping a close contest with Emory to begin the year.

The Lions had four athletes in double figures led by PEYTON LUKEN who accounted for 21 points against Oglethorpe as all four in double-figures were in the starting lineup. CHASE ENGLAND added 18 points while CHRIS MEEKS had 16 and TRAE GAINES scored 11 points. For Meeks, he has started the season scoring in double-figures in both contests.

Piedmont established a dominant lead in the first half using a 20-4 run to break open the game and take control of the contest. Piedmont held a 20 point advantage at the break at 44-24 before the Stormy Petrels stormed back to score 40 points in the second half while PC scored 41.

The Lions hit seven 3-pointers in the contest improving from the three they scored at Emory while greatly improving their shooting percentage from the floor knocking down 46% of their shots.

Turning Point
--The Lions outscored the Stormy Petrels 20-4 in the first half establishing a commanding lead and never trailed in the contest with the two ties in the game coming in the first two minutes.

Standout Performances
--Four Lions were in double figures led by PEYTON LUKEN's 21 points.
--All four of those athletes were in the starting lineup.

Inside the Box Score
--Piedmont was able to hold the Stormy Petrels to just 24 points in the first half.
--The Lions out-rebounded Oglethorpe 52-39.

News & Notes
--Six of the first eight shots in the game were 3-pointers.

Up Next
Piedmont will host local rival Toccoa Falls College in the home opener Saturday, November 21 at 4:00 p.m. inside Cave Arena. 

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