RALEIGH -- The William Peace University women's basketball team capped their seventh straight victory on the year with a 54-39 win over Greensboro College on Wednesday night. The Pacers were led by freshman Tyler Mercer who scored 16 points in the win.

William Peace went up 15-13 after the first quarter, but the Pride quickly took back the lead in the second quarter to go up 17-15 with 7:46 left. The Pacers closed the quarter on a 15-3 run to go up 30-20 at halftime. The Pacers' aggressive play style and attacking the basket got Greensboro into foul trouble and the trend continued in the second half.

William Peace continued to stretch the Pride thin having to go deep into their bench with foul trouble. Two starter on the Pride fouled out of the game and allowed William Peace to coast to a 54-39 win.

THE BIG PICTURE
The Pacers are up to seven straight wins; and even more importantly, started 1-0 in the conference. The Pacers are finding ways to win each game and coach Brandy Smith has the team sitting at 8-2 and off to one of the best starts in program history.

NOTABLES
Makayla Ray finished with a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds
Hannah Ericksen was a force down low blocking five shots.

UP NEXT
William Peace will travel to Ferrum on Saturday.