NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 23, William Peace 1
Records: Piedmont, 7-6 (5-0 USA South); William Peace 1-7 (0-5 USA South)

DEMOREST, Ga. - The Piedmont women's lacrosse team defeated the Pacers of William Peace early Saturday afternoon to remain undefeated in USA South play. The Lions offense overwhelmed the Pacers early, scoring ten goals in the first period as Aly Reece went on to break the program's single game assist record with nine assists in the contest. 

Reece got the scoring started early for the offense, putting in the first goal within two minutes of the opening whistle. Once the scoring began, the team never looked back as they carried a 10-0 lead into the second period of action. Reece had already stacked five assists by the end of the period and junior Ava Trankina secured a hat trick.

The Lions continued to put the game out of reach, scoring five more goals in the second period as they carried a 15-0 lead into the half time break. Seven different Piedmont players scored in the half including goalie Kellianne Schlosser, who entered as an attacker for a portion of the period.

Out of the half, the Lions continued to dominate as Reece chased history. With 8:58 left in the fourth period, sophomore Carson Bezold found the back of the net, assisted by Reece, giving her the record breaking ninth assist of the game. Reece also added two goals in the contest, tying the program record of 11 total points in a contest.

William Peace scored just one goal in the game as the Lions claimed the win, 23-1, moving them to 5-0 in conference play.

Up next, Piedmont hops back on the road for a quick trip to face USA South foe Greensboro on Saturday, April 13.

TURNING POINT:
--Piedmont jumped out to an early lead with a 10-0 run in the first period.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
--Aly Reece broke the single game assist record with 9 and tied the single game points record with 11. 
--Savannah Limehouse led the team with 6 goals in the contest and added 1 assist.
--Maggi Spratlin scored 3 goals and added 4 assists in the game.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
--Piedmont held William Peace to just 2 shots.
--The Lions dominated the draw controls 23-5.
--The offense had plenty of looks, posting 39 shots on goal.

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