Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 6, Greensboro 7
Records: Lady Lions 29-13 (16-4 USA South), Pride 26-15 (11-9 USA South)
Location: Rocky Mount, N.C. - Rocky Mount Sports Complex

Rocky Mount, N.C. - Despite getting the go-ahead run across in the top of the seventh with two outs, it was Greensboro who pulled the same feat scoring a pair with two outs to win in a walk-off 7-6 to eliminate the Lady Lions from the USA South Tournament. Piedmont trailed 5-3 entering the seventh inning and pulled off the comeback to score three in the frame, but it wasn't enough as the Pride were victorious and will be moving on. 

Piedmont took the lead in the top of the third in what was a scoreless game with three runs beginning with a solo home run by senior LAURA CARTER marking her only home run of her senior season. HANNAH HOBAN doubled to plate another run while LINSAY LINK singled to score Hoban.

The lead was short lived as the Pride scored three unearned runs in the bottom of the third on three hits and one error. Greensboro would tack on another pair in the bottom of the fifth leading it 5-3. 

Entering the seventh inning, Piedmont needed two to keep its hopes alive and managed to score three runs to lead it 6-5. The bases were loaded with Lady Lions when JESSICA BAGWELL was walked to send in the first run making it 5-4 and forcing a pitching change. 

Piedmont loaded the bases again with two outs when ALLYSON GENTRY reached on a fielder's choice, then an error allowed a pair to score securing the lead for the Lady Lions. The Pride were down to their final out with runners on the corners and Sarah Tompkins was intentionally walked to load the bases, but the Pride relied on another source for the game-winning hit ending Piedmont's run to a title. 

Turning Point
--After an intentional walk was issued to first team all-conference selection Sarah Tompkins, a 2-RBI single by Sarah Connolly provided the walk-off game winner. 

Standout Performances
--LAURA CARTER was 3-for-4 in the game with a solo home run while HANNAH HOBAN was also 3-for-4 Saturday. 
--ALLYSON GENTRY reached on a fielder's choice in the top of the seventh and advanced to second on a throwing error which allowed the tying and go-ahead run to score. 

Inside the Box Score
--The first three runs allowed by Piedmont were unearned as SARAH WALKER left after 2.2 innings pitched allowing five hits and three runs but none were earned. 

News & Notes
--Piedmont finished the USA South tournament 1-2 with a win against William Peace in the tournament opener. 

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