RALEIGH, N.C. – The Greensboro College women's basketball team returned to USA South Athletic Conference play Sunday as they defeated Meredith College, 67-51.
 
With the Pride (5-4, 2-0 USA South) leading by three in the first period, Greensboro used a 14-4 run to establish a 21-8 lead. Shamara Richardson, Courtney Pearsal, Marla Crawford and Da Jah Joyner each recorded at least one bucket during the run.
 
Once Greensboro established that lead, the Angels (2-5, 0-2 USA South) pulled to within eight before the Pride took a 33-23 lead into the intermission.
 
Meredith pulled to within eight points in the third period, but the Pride throttled their way to a 16-point victory.
 
"This was the most complete game that we have had all season," Assistant Coach Jennifer King said. "Everyone came in and did a good job contributing and executing the game plan."
 
Hite finished the afternoon with a team-high 10 points, while Marla Crawford contributed eight points. Kamerin Williams, Heather Burton, and Pearsal tallied seven points each. Williams recorded a team-leading 10 rebounds.
 
The Pride will return to the court after a three-week holiday break. For more information on Greensboro College women's basketball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.