Men's Basketball | 11/26/2011 3:47:00 PM

Box Score FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Methodist men's basketball team used an 18-2 run midway through the second half to come from behind and knock off Piedmont College 75-66.

Piedmont came out with a quick 7-4 lead, but Methodist tied the game at seven with a layup by James Whitehead. The Lions (1-1) led by as many as six points before the Monarchs came back to take the 22-21 lead on a layup from Matthew Snowberger. Piedmont moved ahead 34-31 in the final minute, but Whitehead cut the lead to one at halftime with two free throws.

Piedmont opened the second half strong and led by 46-38 after the first five minutes. The Monarchs moved within five, but with 13:52 remaining the Lions maintained the 50-43 advantage. Methodist responded with an 18-2 run over the next six minutes to build a nine point cushion. Piedmont trimmed the lead to one with 2:04 on the clock, but Methodist finished 8-for-12 from the free throw line down the stretch to secure the 75-66 win.

Whitehead led the team with 23 points while Mark Jernigan added 17 points. Bryan Hockaday had eight points with a team-high 12 rebounds.

Josh Haymore and Dylan Delaney paced the Lions with 12 points apiece.

Methodist will be back in action next weekend when they travel to Maryville College.

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