GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College women's basketball team defeated the Angels of Meredith College Wednesday 65-58.
 
Greensboro struggled from the field in the first period but was able to take a 13-6 lead in the second after closing out the period on a 9-2 run. Ashley Free fueled the run with six straight points while Diajah Hickson added a free-throw.  
 
Over the next 10 minutes, the Pride was able to extend their lead out to nine with 3:23 showing on the clock before going into halftime with a 29-15 lead after Sabria Joseph hit a three-pointer. In the third period, Greensboro was able to extend their lead out to as many as 24 points and did not look back as they held on to secure the seven-point victory, despite being outscored 27-17 in the fourth.
 
Free finished with a team-high 17 points on the night, while Katie Lewis (15) and Joseph (11) also finished in double figures scoring. Diajah Hickson pulled down a team-high seven rebounds.
 
The Pride women will return to action on Jan. 4 when they host Methodist University. For more information on Greensboro College women's basketball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.