Written by: Danny Talbert
In the final stretch of 2023-24 home games, the Panthers host Covenant on Friday (Feb. 9) at 5 p.m. and Piedmont the following day (Feb. 10) at 2 p.m. Both games can be streamed here.
The teams
The Panthers are 15-6 (9-3 CCS) and are coming off an 85-57 win over Agnes Scott (Feb. 6). In that game, Zyhia Johnson led the Panthers in scoring (17) in just 15 minutes of playing time. Johnson has averaged a team-high 17.6 points per game on the year. Covenant is 5-15 (2-9 CCS) and most recently beat Piedmont 53-43 (Feb. 6). Karis McIntosh averages a team-high 10.7 points per game. In the first matchup against the Scots this season (Jan. 6), Abby Witt led Covenant in scoring against the Panthers with 15 points. Piedmont is 13-7 (8-4 CCS) and are coming off a 53-43 loss to Covenant (Feb. 6). Forward Alexandria Willis has averaged a team-high 10.2 points per game for the Lions this year. The last time LC played Piedmont (Jan. 5), Willis led the Lions in scoring with 15 points.
Recent history
The Panthers have played both Piedmont and Covenant once this year. LC beat Piedmont 79-69 (Jan. 5) and Covenant 71-49 (Jan. 6). In the game against the Lions, Zyhia Johnson scored an incredible 26 points (team-high) and Amanda Mclendon secured a double-double scoring 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. This matchup's box score can be found here. In the game against the Scots of Covenant, Laila Battle scored a team-high 15 points. The box score for this game can be viewed here.
When and where to watch
Friday's home game against Covenant tips off at 5 p.m. The following day (Feb. 10), the team celebrates Senior Day with a 2 p.m. game against Piedmont. Both games can be streamed here.
