The Piedmont men's basketball team suffered an 85-80 overtime defeat against Belhaven in the CCS semifinals, unable to secure the win despite leading by seven points in the second half.

By the Numbers
  • Score: Belhaven 85, Piedmont 80 F/OT
  • Records: Piedmont 16-11 (6-6 CCS); Belhaven 18-9 (8-4 CCS)
  • Piedmont was out-rebounded 52-35 in the game, with Belhaven securing 20 offensive rebounds.
Yes, But

Piedmont struggled to maintain the lead in the second half, allowing Belhaven to come back and eventually win in overtime, despite key performances from Ryan Jolly, Noah Reardon, and Devin Dean.

State of Play
  • The loss marks the end of the season for Piedmont with a final record of 16-11.
  • Ryan Jolly stood out with 28 points in this game after limited playing time in the quarterfinals.
Bottom Line

Piedmont's heart-breaking defeat in the CCS semifinals highlights the team's resilience and effort, ultimately falling short in overtime despite a competitive performance.