NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 17, Methodist 9
Records: Piedmont, 10-6 (8-0 USA South); Methodist, 11-5 (6-2 USA South)

Fayetteville, N.C. - The Lions raced out to an early lead in the first quarter and refused to look back, taking down Methodist 19-7.

Lovette Choloh got the scoring started for the Lions with a goal in the 11th minute and Clara Welch followed with a goal of her own, giving the Lions a 2-0 lead. Methodist answered to cut the lead in half but Piedmont started its offensive engines and scored four unanswered goals, leading into the second quarter. 

Piedmont led from then on, showing a dominant presence on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, causing 13 turnovers throughout the contest.

By the end of the first half the Lions held a commanding 9-2 lead against the Monarchs. 

The Monarchs sought to fight off the ropes in the third quarter with three goals but the relentless tide of the Piedmont offense held the lead.

Piedmont brought the game home with a five goal 4th as they cruised to a 19-7 win against a crucial conference foe.

The Lions remain perfect in the USA South with a big win over a strong opponent.

Up next, the Lions prepare for senior day at home against a strong opponent in the Meredith Avenging Angels on Thursday, April 18 at 11 a.m. 

TURNING POINT:
- Piedmont secures a crucial conference win to remain undefeated in the USA South. 

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
- Welch, Savannah Limehouse and Abby Waldrop all recorded a hat trick in the contest. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Piedmont held the Monarchs offense in check, limiting Methodist to just 19 shots through three quarters.

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