DEMOREST, Ga. - Piedmont (Ga.) defeated Hendrix, 15-8, on Sunday at the Walker Athletic Complex.

The Warriors grabbed a 2-1 lead with 7:17 left in the first quarter after Lilah Biggers (8) beat Kellianne Schlosser. Biggers assisted on the first Hendrix (0-3) score, which came from Brenna Kuenzi (1).

The Lady Lions responded with six-straight goals to take a 7-2 advantage less than a minute into the third quarter.

The Warriors countered with three-consecutive goals and six of the next seven. Biggers and Lillian Sonner each tickled the twine twice during the stretch. Biggers' third goal of the day tied the contest at eight with 9:20 left in the game. However, Piedmont (3-3) closed the final 5:29 with seven-unanswered goals.

Lindley Ward ended with six goals and an assist for the Lady Lions. Merryn Bumpass and Aly Reece each had a hat trick. 

Ward had nine shots, including eight on target, to go along with four ground balls. 

Schlosser (3-3) went the distance between the pipes and made two saves.

Biggers finished with a hat trick and an assist. Kuenzi and Sonner each scored a pair of goals. 

Hendrix's Bri McDonough and Alexis Williams picked up three ground balls apiece. 

Kuenzi had five draw controls and Sonner three.

Williams (0-3) played the entire match in net and made 10 saves.

Hendrix resumes Southern Athletic Association action Friday at Rhodes (Tenn.), with a scheduled 4 p.m. CT start.