Raleigh, NC -- The William Peace University women's basketball team picked up their first conference win after defeating Salem College, by a score of 79 to 69. This is also marks the Pacers first win of the season.

The Spirits would score the first points of the night, although the Pacers would answer right back with a three-pointer from Deja Umstead. The Pacers would finish with 23 first quarter points. At the start of the second quarter the Pacers would be hampered by turnovers, which the Spirits would take advantage of, taking a 33-32 lead with 2:43 left in second quarter. The Pacers would again answer right back with a layup by Jayde Grant and retake the lead. The Pacers would not trail again for the remainder of the game.

Mikayla Ray delivered an impressive performance, as she tied the school record for number of rebounds in a game with 21 boards. Ray ties with 2006 women's basketball alum, Tia Saunders. Not only did she tie the record, but she also lead the team in scoring, notching 31 points while shooting 60% from the field. Ray ranks second in the USA South Conference for rebounds per game (15.3) and ranks fourth for points per game (18.0). Deja Umstead made some timely baskets for the Pacers  going 3 of 7 from behind the arc and finished the night with 17 points of her own. Jayde Grant finished with 14 points, followed by DeJah Cheatham with 10 and Whitney Walker who finished with eight points and 11 boards.

Sabrina Shepherd led in points for the Spirits with a total of 25, knocking down 4 from behind the arc. Mikayla Seivers and Shenique Phar would add 17 points a piece for Salem.

Next up for the Pacers is a match-up against Shaw University on Wednesday, December 6th. The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Hermann Gym. The Brevard College game, originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 5th has been moved to January 10th.

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