NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 73, Agnes Scott 56
Records: Piedmont, 13-6 (9-1 CCS); Agnes Scott, 3-16 (1-7 CCS)

DEMOREST, Ga. - Piedmont women's basketball bounced back with a comfortable 73-56 home win over Agnes Scott on Tuesday night inside Cave Arena.

The Lions led most of the way, stifling the Scotties offense in the opening quarter and withstanding a second quarter run before pulling away again in the second half.

Brooklyn Begley continued her outstanding work against the Scotties, pouring in a career-high 24 points and a career-best six three-pointers. Although Begley was the only Lion in double figures, 13 different players found the scoring column in the game. Ava Hunter was dominant on the glass, pulling down a season-high 11 rebounds in just 18 minutes of action off the bench.


 

Career-high 24 points for Brooklyn Begley in a bounce back win over Agnes Scott! pic.twitter.com/F8V5rgRFDU

— Piedmont WBB (@PiedmontWBB) January 28, 2025

As a team, the Lions were dominant on the glass, with a 64-40 rebounding advantage for the contest.

After Nae-Nae Eades opened the scoring in the first minute, the Scotties answered with a three-pointer to take a 3-2 lead. However, the Lions then shut Agnes Scott's offense down the rest of the quarter, holding them scoreless until the 8:40 mark of the second quarter.

ASC did battle back in the second quarter, using a 10-1 run to cut the Piedmont lead to 16-13. The Lions responded with a personal 8-0 run by Begley in the final minute of the first half to give them a 38-21 cushion going to the locker room.

Piedmont dominated the third quarter, building its lead back to 22 points (55-33) going to the final 10 minutes. But once again, the Scotties were able to cut into their deficit, although not enough to threaten the final outcome.

Up next, the Lions will return to action this coming Saturday, Feb. 1 at Belhaven.

TURNING POINT:
- Piedmont left no doubt in the opening quarter, holding Agnes Scott to just one field goal to build a 15-3 edge after the opening quarter.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
- Brooklyn Begley totaled a career-high 24 points on a career-high six three-pointers to lead the Lions on Tuesday night.
- Ava Hunter grabbed a season-best 11 rebounds off the bench.
- Andelin Hill added eight points and seven rebounds in limited action.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- The Lions held a dramatic 64-40 rebounding advantage.

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