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FOLLOW LIVE: Softball battles Piedmont in USA South tourney elimination game at 10 a.m. Saturday

The Game: Averett University (28-15, 9-7 USA South) vs. Piedmont College (29-9, 14-2 USA South)
Date & Time: Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. (LaGrange, Ga., Shuford Softball Complex) 
Links:   Live Stats   |   Video Broadcast   |   Tournament Website
The Series: Dating back to 2013, Piedmont holds a 7-6 advantage in the series. Piedmont edged Averett 5-3 in a non-conference meeting in February during the Lions' tournament. However, prior to that, Averett had won three in a row over Piedmont.
Averett at a Glance: The Cougars, who are the No. 5 seed in the East Division, edged West Division No. 3 seed Huntingdon College 6-4 in 10 innings earlier on Friday to advance in the winner's bracket. However, a tough 2-1 loss in eight innings to Maryville College later Friday dropped the Cougars into the loser's bracket.
Piedmont at a Glance: Piedmont, the West Division No. 2 seed, lost 4-1 to Salem College on Friday to open play in LaGrange.
What's next?: The winner advances to play the winner of the Huntingdon-Meredith College matchup at 2 p.m.
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