NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 6, Meredith 18
Records: Piedmont, 10-9; Meredith, 13-6

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The No. 3 Piedmont women's lacrosse team lost in the USA Semifinals to No. 2 Meredith on Thursday night by a score of 18-6.

It was all Avenging Angels from the opening whistle as the Piedmont defense struggled to stop the onslaught in the first. By the time the period came to a close, Meredith had jumped out to a 10-0 lead. 

The Lions finally got on the board in the second period as Savannah Limehouse and Lindley Ward posted back-to-back goals. However, the Meredith offense continued to score, taking a double digit lead into half time. 

Trailing 12-2 out of the break, opening goals from Laura Crone and Lovette Choloh cut the deficit to eight before they were quickly answered by the Avenging Angels. With a ten goal lead heading in the final period of play, Meredith added late insurance goals to close out their 18-6 win.

TURNING POINT:
--Meredith opened the contest on a 10-0 run in the first period.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
--Savannah Limehouse led Piedmont with 2 goals scored.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
--Meredith led the caused turnover battle 12-3.
--The draw controls were even at 12-12.

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