Danville, VA-- The William Peace University women's basketball team fell 101-66 to Averett University on January 7th, 2018. The Pacers now drop to an overall record of (2-7) and a conference record of (2-2).The Pacers struggled in the first half, shooting only 29.4 % from the field. They were outrebounded 31-16, however they shot 93.3% from the line. Mikayla Ray notched 12 of her 30 points in the first, but the Pacers would head into halftime trailing 53-34. Ray would finish the afternoon with 30 points, 13 boards and 2 Steals. This marks Ray's seventh double-double of the season.
In the start of the second second half, the Pacers continued to struggle offensively while Averett shot 45.3% from the field and would continue to be led by Samm Chandler who added 16 of her 37 points in the second half. The Pacers were outrebounded 66-27 and also outscored in the paint 58-36. The Pacers would shoot 43% from the field in the second but it would not be enough as the Cougars would pull away.
THE BREAK DOWN
FOR THE FOE
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Samm Chandler had a double-double with 37 points and 16 rebounds.
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Amani Ajayi also recorded a double-double with 18 points and 17 rebounds.
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The Cougars outrebounded the Pacers on the offensive end of the court, 28-7.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Pacers will face Brevard College at home on January 10th, 2018. Brevard comes into the contest (6-5) overall and our coming off back to back wins over Agnes Scott and Huntingdon this past weekend. Tip-off iis scheduled for 6pm in the Hermann Athletic Center.
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