Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 79, William Peace 73
Records: Lions 6-5 (1-2 USA South), Pacers 5-8 (0-2 USA South)
Location: Demorest, GA - Cave Arena

Demorest, GA. - Thanks to a pair of double-double performances by two of the big guys, the Piedmont College men's basketball team held on to win 79-73 over William Peace for the first USA South victory of the season. The Lions are now 6-5 overall and 1-2 in the USA South with the win.

Both JUSTIN VALLEJO and CHRIS MEEKS turned in a double-double as Vallejo led the way with 18 points and brought down 10 boards, while Meeks led the team in rebounds with 13 while adding 15 points.

The Lions trailed at the break 34-33 but the largest lead they allowed the Pacers was just four points early in the second half. Piedmont took the lead for good on a Vallejo 3-pointer with 13:40 to go and led by as many as 11 down the stretch.

The Pacers, who are known for their ability beyond the arc, hit 10 three-pointers going 10-of-30 despite a stingy Piedmont defense that kept them in check. The Lions had six 3-pointers of their own including two from newcomer TAYLOR MILLS who connected on his first three's of his career with a pair in four tries.

Turning Point
--CHRIS MEEKS connected on an and-one opportunity with 4:25 remaining in the game to spark a 7-1 run for the Lions to put them ahead by seven with 3:31 to go. 

Standout Performances
--JUSTIN VALLEJO's 18 points led the way for Piedmont as he notched a double-double with 10 rebounds as well, his second double-double.
--CHRIS MEEKS also posted a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season. 

Inside the Box Score
--Piedmont shot 54% from the floor while holding the Pacers to just 39%.

News & Notes
--Piedmont shot 73% from the charity stripe going 19-of-26, a near-season high that was only eclipsed by 20 free throws against Johnson.

Up Next
Piedmont will be back in action tomorrow inside Cave Arena as well as Huntingdon comes to town for another doubleheader with the women. The men will begin at approximately 3:00 p.m. upon the conclusion of the women's game. 

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