Brevard, N.C. - The Meredith basketball program dropped its USA South opener 67-53 at Brevard College Friday night inside Boshamer Gymnasium.

The Avenging Angels trailed by four at the end of the first quarter and five, 26-21, at the halftime break. Meredith tried to cut into the Tornadoes lead but faced an 11-point deficit headed into the fourth quarter and could never recover. 

Freshman Skyler Wade started her USA South career strong with eight points, seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Leading the scoring for the Angels was senior Piper Carriere who had 10. 

Meredith is right back in action tomorrow when they travel to Pfeiffer at 2 p.m.