NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Emory 100, Piedmont 57
Records: Piedmont, 5-5; Emory, 7-3

ATLANTA, Ga. - In the first contest of 2025, the Piedmont women's basketball team dropped a 100-57 game at Emory Thursday. The contest marked the final non-conference game of the 2024-25 season for the Lions. 

Alexandria Willis posted 17 points in the loss, tied for the most among all players, but accounted for 17 of the 25 points scored by the starting lineup. 

Piedmont's bench scored 32 points as Nae-Nae Eades scored 12 while newcomer Ava Hunter added 11 points. Andelin Hill snagged nine rebounds to lead the Lions. 

Emory was dominant throughout the contest leading 50-27 at the half. The Eagles made 12 3-pointers while the Lions did not make a 3-pointer in the contest. 

Up next, the Lions will return home for conference play on Saturday at 2 p.m. against Asbury.

TURNING POINT:
--Piedmont was outscored 21-12 in the opening quarter, setting the tone for the game. 

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
--Alexandria Willis scored 17 points to lead the Lions as she was 8-of-10 from the floor while adding a pair of blocks. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
--Piedmont had more points off the bench than from the starting lineup. 

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