The Pride women's basketball team trailed at the half, and by double digits early in the second half, but stormed back to defeat Methodist, 68-64.  Greensboro got ten or more points from four of their starters and played strong defense down the stretch to claim their fourth straight victory and move to 8-2 in conference play.  A loss by conference leading to Ferrum places The Pride in a tie for second place in the conference just past the halfway point in the season.

Greensboro jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but two quick baskets by Jackie Lyles pulled the Monarchs even.  The teams traded baskets for five minutes and a lay-up by Bianca Richburg pulled The Pride to within one at the 16:52 mark.  Methodist began to pull away however, sparked by the strong play of Lyles.  The Monarchs extended their lead to six, 16-10, and then further to eight at 22-14.

The Pride clawed their way back into the game with two foul shots by Jena Cabe and a three by Andrienne Terrell which cut the lead to 22-19.  Despite Greensboro's defensive effort, The Monarchs continued their hot shooting and a seven point run pushed their lead to double digits for the first time.  Terrell countered with an old-fashion three point play and Dorian McInnis hit a long three as Greensboro closed the gap to five, 38-33, before the half.

Methodist had their minds focused on an upset as the ycame out in the second half on a 10-3 run, jumping in front, 48-36.  Following a Greensboro timeout, Richburg and Chevena Pickard hit consecutive lay-ups to cut the deficit back to single digits.  Tyson Jordan's lay-up made the score 50-40, then Greensboro made its move.  Pickard converted two free throws, and then Duncan made a lay-up, cutting the deficit to six.  With The Pride in a full court press, Duncan grabbed a steal and found Terrell for an easy basket.

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