Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 66, Huntingdon 82
Records: Lions 2-15, 2-9 USA South, Hawks 9-7, 6-3 USA South
Location: Montgomery, Ala.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Piedmont College men's basketball team dropped an 82-66 game at Huntingdon College Saturday after the Hawks used a quick start to set the tone. Huntingdon led by eight in the opening three minutes of play and maintained the lead throughout the contest. 

Huntingdon built as much as a 20-point lead in the first half with the Hawks holding a 43-25 lead at the break. Piedmont trailed by 24 with 12:23 to go in the game before using a 12-3 run to cut the lead to 60-45.

The Lions made just three 3-pointers in the game with WILL RICHTER accounting for a pair going a perfect 2-for-2 from beyond the arc. MILES RILEY led the team with 12 points while MICHAEL JOSEPH added 10. All but two Lions who saw action in the contest scored.

Turning Point
--Huntingdon held the Lions scoreless over a three minute stretch midway through the first half and built a 14 point lead. 

Standout Performances
--The Hawks had five players in double figures led by B.J. Barker with 15 points.

Inside the Box Score
--Piedmont outscored the Hawks in the second half but it was not enough as the Hawks took an 18 point lead into the half. 

News & Notes
--The Hawks took both contests against the Lions this season. 

Up Next
--Piedmont heads to Brevard on Tuesday evening for a matchup with the Tornados at 7:30 p.m.

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