Box Score

DEMOREST, Ga. — Despite a great start, Averett fell to conference foe Piedmont College 78-56 on Sunday afternoon in women's basketball action.

Averett (2-11, 1-6 USA South) jumped on Piedmont (12-5, 6-2 USA South) in the opening minutes, grabbing an 8-0 advantage. That lead improved to 24-10 on freshman Brianna Taylor's jumper with 8:30 left in the first half. Yet, Piedmont went on a 10-0 run over the next two and a half minutes to shrink the deficit to four points. The Lions' run continued to help Piedmont take a 43-31 lead into halftime.

Piedmont continued its success in the second half and didn't allow the Cougars to get within single digits. The Lions outrebounded Averett 67-31 overall and scored 25 second-chance points.

Taylor led Averett with 16 points and five rebounds, while sophomore Jessica Myers added 11 points. Freshman Da'Shanae Hardy added eight points and a career-high eight rebounds. Senior Shannon Smith and freshman Alexis Sollars each chipped in six points.

Averett travels to conference rival Greensboro College on Wednesday for a 5:30 p.m. game.