FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. It was a tough night for Methodist women's basketball as visiting Piedmont International University walked out of Riddle Center with a 79-33 win over the Monarchs in non-conference action Thursday evening.
There were silver linings, however, as
Destiny Hardin turned in the best performance of her young career, setting new personal highs in rebounds (10), points (seven), blocks (five), and steals (three).
Tyzarea Alexander finished with a team-high 14 points, and was just a bucket (two points) from tying the game-high.
JUST THE FACTS
Final score: Piedmont International def. Methodist, 79-33
Records: Methodist 1-3, PIU 3-1
Location: Riddle Center; Fayetteville, N.C.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Alexander scored the first five points for Methodist en route to a slight 7-5 deficit. Alexander made two free throws at the 6:30 mark and then returned with a layup and the foul for a three-point play a minute later.
- Following Hardin's basket to make it a 12-8 score, the Bruins responded with a 13-2 run to bust the game open. Piedmont International finished the second quarter on a 14-4 run to take a 49-16 lead into halftime.
STAT FACTS
- Three steals and two of Hardin's blocks came in the first quarter, helping to keep Methodist close with the Bruins early.
- Alexander had five offensive boards and six rebounds total. She earned six of her 14 points off of those second chance opportunities.
- Kadie Snipes had six rebounds to go with six points. She made consecutive three-pointers in the fourth quarter.
- The Monarchs established new season highs with 44 total rebounds, 16 in the offensive end. The eight blocks by Methodist were also a season-high with Snipes, Emily Ricks, and Zytipha Joines also logging the defensive stat.
UP NEXT
On November 26, Methodist travels to Newport News, Virginia, to play non-conference host Christopher Newport at 6 p.m.
