Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 54, Maryville 57
Records: Lady Lions 11-2, 3-1 USA South, Scots 9-6, 5-0 USA South
Location: Demorest, Georgia

DEMOREST, Ga. – The Piedmont College women's basketball team faced the Maryville Scots Sunday afternoon dropping a close contest 57-54. 

Only down one-point at the halftime break, the Lady Lions struggled to find the hoop in the third quarter as the Scots outscored PC 16-7 during those ten minutes. Maryville would hold a 10-point lead over Piedmont as the third quarter ended 47-37.

In the opening five minutes of the final quarter, Piedmont closed the gap and a 3-point bucket from JATASIA BAILEY would give the Lady Lions a one point lead with 5:30 remaining. JALEN DAVIS and RACHEL IRBY each added to the lead with back-to-back layups to put PC ahead by five. The Scots would lock down defensively and hold off any scoring attempt by Piedmont as Maryville went on an eight-point run to close out the contest 57-54. 

Turning Point
--Piedmont was unable to score in the final four minutes of the contest as Maryville mounted the final comeback of the game. 

Standout Performances
--JATASIA BAILEY was the only Lady Lions to score in double-digits as she put up twelve points for PC. 

Inside the Box Score
--JALEN DAVIS remains perfect from the free throw line after putting in her two today. 

News & Notes
--This is the Lady Lions' first loss at home since the 2015-16 season.

Up Next
--The Lady Lions are on the road taking on USA South opponent Covenant College on January 9.

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