Monday, January 29th, 2007

Women's Basketball Team Throttles Hollins 87-33

In its second game in as many days, the Piedmont College women's basketball team made it a perfect 2-0 road trip through Roanoke, VA with an 87-33 non-conference victory over Hollins University this evening. The Lady Lions dominated every facet of the game including shooting percentage (41%-23%), rebounds (60-32) and turnovers (13-26).

The victory improves PC to 12-6 overall and marks the Lady Lions' third consecutive road victory. After a 1-3 start to the season, Piedmont has won 11 of its last 14 games. The women will return to action again on Saturday, February 3rd as they host Great South Athletic Conference opponent LaGrange College in Cave Arena beginning at 2:00.

After the first five minutes the Lady Lions held a slim 6-5 lead but proceeded to go on a 28-0 run before Hollins could record their next basket. Piedmont extended their lead to 47-11 entering the half and led by as many as 56 before the final score of 87-33.

Emily Woodward led three Lady Lions in double figures with a game-high 16 points including four three-pointers. Stephanie Rainwater tallied 15 points and a game-high six assists while Sheena Trimiar added 12 points. Mandy Beasley chipped in defensively with a game-high six steals and seven rebounds.