College Sports

For the first time in three straight appearances in the USA South Championship Game, Maryville College won a title in women's basketball knocking off Piedmont College 60-48 on Saturday afternoon in Tennessee.

After a tough start with the Scots leading 3-0 after the first three outs, the Lions fought back to earn their first USA South victory of the season against Maryville College 5-4 Saturday.

The No. 20 University of North Georgia men's tennis team pushed its season-opening winning streak to six matches with an 8-1 Peach Belt Conference road win at Young Harris on Saturday' afternoon.

The dream of a USA South title is still alive for the Piedmont College women's basketball team in Tennessee as the Lady Lions held off No. 3 seed Ferrum College 64-62 in the Semifinals of the USA South Championship Tournament on Friday evening.

Georgia golfer Lee McCoy was selected as the Collegiate Athlete of the Year by the Atlanta Sports Council at the Atlanta Sports Awards on Thursday at the Fox Theatre.

Devon Gales, the Southern wide receiver who suffered a paralyzing neck injury during a September football game at Georgia, is returning to his home in Baton Rouge, La., with the promise his family soon will have a new home designed to accommodate his needs.

The Piedmont College women's basketball team got exactly what they were looking for in Tennessee earlier Thursday afternoon knocking off Averett University 83-66 in the quarterfinals of the USA South Championship Tournament.

With just six seconds remaining in the game, the Pride of Greensboro College hit a layup to go ahead 77-75 and held on for the victory in the quarterfinals of the USA South Championship Tournament.

With the conclusion of the 2015-16 basketball season on Wednesday evening, the Peach Belt Conference has released the tournament bracket for the upcoming championships, presented by Jani-King.

The USA South Athletic Conference has released its 2015-16 All-Conference listing in women's basketball with three Lady Lions being named to the honor.