RALEIGH, NC – The William Peace University women's basketball team was crowned champions of the Jackie Ammons Memorial Tournament on Saturday, snapping a five year drought with a 56-40 win over Agnes Scott.

"It's a great feeling to come away with a pair of wins this weekend and to finally bring the trophy back home after way too long," said head coach Kelly Johnson. "I can't begin to thank Fred and the Ammons family enough for their continued support in making this weekend possible the last 16 years."

Agnes Scott scored 21 points in the opening quarter, but WPU (3-1) held the Scotties to 19 points the rest of the game and only 10 points in the second half.  The Pacers turned Agnes Scott (1-3) over 35 times for 22 points at the other end.

"We played better offensively, but we preached defense, and I thought we did a good job of wearing them down with our press," said head coach Kelly Johnson. "We told them to keep going at it, that it would pay dividends in the end, and it did." 

Freshman Tenae McKinzie led the Pacers once again with 10 points, seven assists and three steals. Mckinzie earned all-tournament team honors and was named the tournament's most valuable player. Through four games this season, McKinzie is the team's leading scorer and 12th in the conference at 13 a game. Her six assists per contest ranks third in the USA South.

Freshman Susannah Sykes was also named to the all-tournament team. Sykes went 5-of-7 from the field for 10 points, four rebounds, an assist and two steals in Saturday's win. Brittany Boykin made her season debut, posting a team high 11 points, two rebounds, three assists and a steal.

Kisha Simpson was an all-tournament selection for Agnes Scott.  Simpson racked up 14 points and brought down 16 boards for her second double-double in as many days. She racked up 19 points and 21 rebounds in the Scotties opening round win against Mid-Atlantic Christian.

The WPU women's basketball team will have over a week off before their next game.  The Pacers travel for a rematch at St. Andrews University November 30 before turning around to host Guilford College the next day.

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