The Basics:
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Final Score:WPU 86 USCGA 84
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Records: William Peace University (6-5), 3-1 USA South, United States Coast Guard Academy (3-7), (2-1) NEWMAC
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Location: Raleigh, NC
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How it Happened:
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The United States Coast Guard Academy took an early (13-5) lead in the first quarter led by Annabella Farabaugh (4 points) and Kyra Hartman (3 points).
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In the second quarter of play, the Pacers trailed by 11 points when Deja Umstead made a nice move down low for a layup to cut the Bear's lead
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Mariah Ballen's hustle paid off down in the paint and assisted Shania Springer. Deja Umstead followed with a big three pointer for a Pacer five nothing run.
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The Pacers came within six points in the second quarter but trailed (38-31) at halftime
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Mikayla Ray pushed hard in the paint to collect her fifth point of the game and the Pacers trailed by six.
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Annabella Farabaugh extended the lead to eleven late in the third quarter as the Pacers struggled with turnovers.
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The Pacers came out red hot in the fourth quarter led by Mikayla Ray and Khadijah Daniels
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In the final minutes of the game, Khadijah Daniels drained a three pointer to put the Pacers within one point but Katie White responded with a three of her own.
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Mikayla Ray would tie the with seconds remaining in the game after hitting two free throws.
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Khadijah Daniels was fouled with seven seconds remaining and made both free throws to win the game for the Pacers.
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Pacer Top Performers:
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Mikayla Ray led all scorers and had a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds
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Khadijah Daniels collected 19Â points shooting 45.5% from the field
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Deja Umstead went 3-5 from behind the arch and had 13 points
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The Foes:
STATS OF THE GAME:
- Pacers shot 40.3% to the Bears 45.2%
- Pacers shot 38.5% from behind the arch to The Bears 36%
- The Bears out rebounded the Pacers 47-37
What's Next?
The Pacers will be back in action on Wednesday, January 2,2019Â Â versus USA South rival Meredith College. The Pacers come into the matchup with an overall record of (6-5), USA SOUTH (3-1). Meredith holds an overall record of (1-10).Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00pm in the Hermann Athletic Center.
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