NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 11, Methodist 10
Records: Piedmont, 11-5 (7-1 USA South); Methodist, 9-6 (6-2 USA South)

DEMOREST, Ga. - In a back-and-forth battle that came down to the wire, Piedmont women's lacrosse outlasted Methodist to win an 11-10 thriller on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Demorest.

Although the Lions never trailed in the game, the Monarchs never went away, tying the game at 10-10 with just over four minutes to go. However, junior Lovette Choloh came through in the clutch, scoring her third and final goal of the game on a free position shot with just over two minutes remaining.

From there, the defense held steady as Piedmont ran out the clock to ice the one goal victory over the Monarchs.

Rachel Verner was outstanding in goal, tying her season high with 13 saves.


 

"Always growing together as a team."

Hear from goalie Rachel Verner after a 13 save performance in the win ?? pic.twitter.com/O9orOj82qx

— Piedmont Women's Lacrosse (@PiedmontWLAX) April 12, 2025

Merryn Bumpass joined Choloh in delivering three goals while Clara Welch and Savannah Limehouse added two apiece in the win.

Senior Ava Trankina paced the team with two assists.

After the game was scoreless for over six minutes, Limehouse broke the scoreless tie with her first of the game off a feed from Trankina.

Piedmont was able to answer each and every time Methodist knotted the score early, before using a 3-0 run to jump ahead 5-2.

However, the Monarchs held tough, scoring two in a row to end the first half, including a free position shot goal at the buzzer to make it 6-6 at the break.

Choloh and Limehouse added back-to-back goals to begin the second half scoring and while the Lions led by two going into the final quarter, Methodist was able to battle back with a two in a row midway through the fourth quarter to knot things up at 10-10.

That set the stage for Choloh, who delivered her fouth hat trick of the season with the decisive game winner.

The win moves the Lions into sole possession of second place in the USA South standings with one game remaining.

Up next, the Lions will conclude their regular season next Friday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at William Peace.

TURNING POINT:
- Choloh's free position shot goal with just over two minutes remaining proved to be the difference.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
- Verner tied her season high of 13 saves, previously set in an overtime loss to Berry.
- Choloh scored three times including the game winner.

NEWS AND NOTES:
- The Lions earned the victory this season after falling at Methodist last season.

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