NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 79, Greensboro 54
Records: Piedmont, 3-0; Greensboro 0-3

SALEM, Va. - Thanks to a dominant fourth quarter, the Piedmont women's basketball team coasted to a 79-54 win over Greensboro Saturday. With a five point lead heading to the final period, the Lions left no doubt outscoring the Pride 25-5 in the final 10 minutes. 

In the first quarter, Piedmont fell behind early but not for long. After a tight battle through the opening minutes, the Lions used a 7-0 run near the end of the first quarter to take a 24-19 lead into the second. 

It was close through the second quarter as the Lions held the edge at the half 40-34. Laken Stiles led Piedmont in the first half with 15 points including going 6-of-8 from the free throw line. 

The third quarter was the only time the Pride outscored the Lions taking the edge 15-14, but the fourth was all Piedmont as was the final score line. 

Four Lions scored 13 or more led by Laken Stiles who posted a career-high 22 points. 

Up next, the Lions will face Stevenson in the Roanoke Classic in the championship game on Sunday at 3 p.m.

TURNING POINT:
--Piedmont left no doubt in the fourth quarter outscoring Greensboro 25-5. 

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
--Laken Stiles scored 22 points for a new career-high mark to lead all scorers in the game. 
--Both Andelin Hill and Kennedi Henson added 16 points as well. 

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