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Score: Piedmont 120, Warren Wilson 96
Records: Piedmont, 8-5; Warren Wilson 3-9
DEMOREST, GA—The Piedmont men's basketball team roared back into the win column with a 120-96 victory in non-conference action versus the Warren Wilson Owls.
The headliner of this game for the Lions was none other than
Israel Hall, who has led the team on the court this season as he continues his breakout junior season.
The Lions held control from the first minute of the game after a made three-pointer by Hall, and there was no looking back from then. Warren Wilson looked to stay in the contest as they made the most of their chances both from the field and at the line, shooting 50.0 and 81.8 percent, respectively, but the Lions bested that with a 65.6 FG% and a scoring onslaught in the first half. With performances not only from Hall but also from
Fisher Darden and
Dylan Patrick, they steered this game in Piedmont's direction as they led 57-44 at the half.
The fast-paced action picked right back up in the second half as the squads continued to find the bottom of the net, but Piedmont would be the better of the two this evening.
Hall's career night included three electrifying dunks that boosted the momentum for the Lions to a fever pitch as the junior finished with 28 points and seven rebounds—both of which led the team.
Piedmont finished out the game with an impressive 25-point run, completing the sweep of the Owls with a 120-96 final.
The Lions showed the potential of their offense Tuesday evening, and they will look to put it to practice in conference action when they face the Huntingdon Hawks Saturday, Jan. 10th, in Cave Arena at 4:00 p.m.
TURNING POINT:
- A 15-6 run towards the end of the first half that created all the separation the Lions would need.
STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
- Hall scored a career high 28 points in the contest complete with three highlight reel dunks.
- Darden continued his good play as the senior put up 26 points in the victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- The Lions shot 63.9 from the field in the contest while picking up 39 rebounds.
- Piedmont received 37 total points from their bench in the contest.
- The Lions never relinquished the lead from the first minute of the game and lead by a 24 point margin during the game.
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