Kiara Smith drives to the basket against William Peace
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FOLLOW LIVE: Women's basketball battles Piedmont in USA South quarterfinal on the road Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Game: No. 3 Averett University (18-8, 11-5 USA South) vs. No. 2 Piedmont College (17-8, 13-3 USA South)
Time: Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. (Cave Arena, Demorest, Ga.) 
Links: Live Stats   |    Video Broadcast
Game Notes: Averett vs. Piedmont (PDF)
The Series: Piedmont holds a 9-5 all-time advantage over the Cougars dating back to the first meeting in 1988, since that time the Lions have beaten Averett in three straight games including a 68-56 victory earlier this
season.
Averett at a Glance:  The Cougars earned a hard-fought 68-56 victory over Meredith College in the USA South Conference first round last time out earning its fourth straight 18-win season. Meanwhile, freshman Courtney Scott was named to the USA South East Division Second Team, while Brooke Carthon earned USA South East Division First Team honors and sophomore Camryn Lunsford was named to the All-Sportsmanship Team.
Piedmont at a Glance: The Lions host the Cougars following a first round bye after a 13-3 conference mark in the USA South West Division. Piedmont finished 17-8 overall on the year after beating Huntingdon College 78-56 in its regular-season finale.


 
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