NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 72, Greensboro 56
Records: Piedmont, 5-18 (4-12 USA South); Greensboro, 2-20 (1-13 USA South)
 
DEMOREST, Ga. – The Piedmont College men's basketball team pulled away from Greensboro in the second half to win, 72-56, on Friday night at Cave Arena.
 
In a game that progressed much like the team's 10-point win over Brevard on Tuesday night, Piedmont (5-18, 4-12 USA South) used an early second-half run to create double-digit separation and held a sizeable lead the rest of the way.
 
MILES RILEY recorded his first double-double of the season and came close to a triple-double, scoring 13 points to go with 10 rebounds and eight assists. Senior MARQUISE LANIER added a team-high 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds on the way to his first double-double of the season.
 
Both teams struggled offensively in the first half, but the Lions took a 30-28 lead into the locker room due to a strong defensive effort. PC held the Pride (2-20, 1-13 USA South) to just 31 percent shooting. However, Greensboro poured in six three-pointers while Piedmont went 0-for-7 from downtown in the first half.
 
On PC's first second-half possession, JORDAN FOOTE found the back of the net from deep, which started a 20-12 Piedmont run over the first six minutes of the half to give the Lions a 12-point lead. 
 
From there, Piedmont led by double-digits the rest of the way, thanks to three second-half three-pointers from Lanier.
 
Up next, the Lions will take on Covenant tomorrow at 4 p.m. Prior to the game, seniors Tarik Abdulgader, MARQUISE LANIER and TAYLOR MILLS will be honored for their contributions to the program.
 
TURNING POINT:
- The Lions used an offensive explosion to begin the second half, scoring 30 points in the first 10 minutes to build a comfortable advantage.
 
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
- MILES RILEY played an outstanding overall game, scoring 13 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out eight assists. The junior guard also came up with four steals in his first double-double of the season.
- Lanier also produced his first double-double of the campaign, leading all players with 17 points, pulling in a career-high 13 rebounds. He also knocked down 3-of-5 from long range in the second half.
- They were joined in double figures by Tarik Abdulgader, who scored 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting in just 13 minutes.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- The Lions held the Pride to just 32.8 percent from the field, the second lowest field goal percentage they have held a team to all season. 
 
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