Jake Baldwin, Kyle Kemmerer, and David Adcock each scored 10 points to lead Piedmont. A poor shooting performance and 21 turnovers hurt the Lions' cause.
SPSU finished last season ranked #2 nationally in NAIA Division-I and is ranked #20 in the lastest national poll. The host Hornets stretched out their margin of victory by closing the game with a 28-13 run over the last seven minutes.
Piedmont will wrap up first semester play with a non-conference home contest with Atlanta Christian College on Saturday, December 10th before taking a break for the Christmas holidays. Tip-off for Saturday's game is set for 4:00 in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center.