Holly Springs, NC -- The William Peace University men's lacrosse team played their first home game of their inaugural season, defeating Wabash College 11-7. The Pacers now improve to a record of (2-4).

Wabash would take an early 2-0 lead over WPU in the first period with Tucker Dixon scoring both goals. Anthony Florian would cut the Wabash lead in half at 8:24, with Austin Abourjilie tying it up 2-2 two minutes later. Nick Falso would again tie it up 3-3 in the second period after an early Wabash goal, scoring another goal 30 seconds later for a 4-3 Pacer lead. Abourjilie and Florian would both add another goal each in the first half, while Kyle Spain would score on the extra-man opportunity to send the Pacers into halftime leading 7-3.

Falso and Abourjilie Record Hat Tricks for the Pacers
Nick Falso would record a hat trick at 11:51 in the third for an 8-3 Pacer lead, while Austin Abourjilie would also record a hat trick for the Pacers in the fourth period to give the Pacers a 10-6 lead. A goal from Dalton Albright would give WPU an 11-6 lead, while Nick Shelton made 12 saves in net to secure the 11-7 Pacer victory.

The Breakdown
- Finn McGrady was a perfect 6-6 on faceoffs.
- Falso and Abourjilie record hat tricks for the Pacers.
- Nick Shelton had 12 saves in goal for the Pacers.

The Foes
- Ben Geier Had 6 caused turnovers for the Little Giants.
- Tucker Dixon had 4 goals for Wabash.
- Wabash finished with 19 shots on goal.

Looking Ahead:
The Pacers will continue play at home with a USA South Conference match-up against Huntingdon College at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. The Hawks are currently undefeated with an overall record of (6-0) and a conference record of (1-0).

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