GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College women's basketball team defeated the Monarchs of Methodist University Sunday 71-55.
 
Greensboro made four of their six shots over the first four minutes to take a 10-4 lead. Katie Lewis has two three-pointers during the run while A'Liyah Woods had the remaining four points.
 
Following the opening run, the Pride outscored Methodist 9-7 over the final six minutes to take a 19-11 lead into the second period.
 
Greensboro then opened the period on a 13-0 to take their largest lead of the half at 32-11. Once again, it was hot shooting leading the run as Greensboro connected on 5-of-9 shots with Ashley Free scoring five points.
 
However, the Monarchs did not go away as they were able to pull themselves back to within 10 with 1:16 left in the first half before Greensboro took a 35-22 lead into the break.
 
After the intermission break, Methodist was able to battle back to within nine points but Greensboro took a 51-41 lead into the fourth.
 
Greensboro then quickly turned the momentum into their favor as they opened the final period on an 8-0 run to take a 59-41 lead before going on to win by the 16-point margin.
 
Woods finished with a game-high double double of 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Katie Lewis (13) and Joseph (10) also finished in double figures.
 
The Pride women will return to action on Wednesday when they travel to Pfeiffer University. For more information on Greensboro College women's basketball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.