NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 26, Averett 5
Records: Piedmont, 4-7 (2-1 USA South); Averett, 3-7 (0-4 USA South)

DANVILLE, Va. - The Piedmont men's lacrosse team rebounded in a big way, rolling past Averett for a 26-5 road win Saturday afternoon in Danville, Virginia.

The Lions dominated from start-to-finish and never trailed, leading 6-1 after the first quarter and 14-2 at halftime.

Senior attackman AVERY JENKS delivered his fourth consecutive hat trick, with a team-best four goals to go along with a pair of assists. Overall, 13 different Lions scored in the contest with nine scoring more than once.

The game was scoreless for the first five plus minutes before Jenks' first of the day broke the scoreless tie. The Cougars answered back quickly to tie things back up at 1-1 before Piedmont responded by scoring the next seven goals in a row to take control of the contest.

Averett finally broke the run with its second of the day to make it an 8-2 Piedmont lead early in the second quarter. Once again, the Lions roared back, with six straight goals to end the second period and three coming from Jenks.

The second half was more Piedmont domination, as it outscored the Cougars 8-1 in the third quarter and then 4-2 in the fourth to close out the victory.

Piedmont's 26 goals Saturday marked a season high, just one more than the 25 it scored in the season opener against Warren Wilson.

Up next, the Lions will return home to host West Division rival Huntingdon this Tuesday, April 5 at 6 p.m.

Full statistics and a box score will be posted as it becomes available. 

TURNING POINT:
- With the score tied at 1-1 early in the first quarter, the Lions reeled off seven straight goals to establish dominance early.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
- Jenks led the team with four goals and tied for the team lead with two assists. He has now delivered a hat trick in all but two contests including four in a row.
- BRADY MCGUIRE scored three times, for his fifth hat trick of the season.
- Junior JOSH FRALEY scored three times, for his first career hat trick.
- Faceoff specialist CHRIS PANNENBACKER was dominant, winning 14-of-15 on the afternoon.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Piedmont held a dramatic 65-13 shot advantage and a 39-10 edge in shots on goal.
- The Lions were a perfect 12-of-12 on clear attempts.

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