The Basics:

• Final Score: William Peace 93, NC Wesleyan 96

• Records: William Peace 7-9, 3-5 USA South; NC Wesleyan 14-2, USA South 7-1

• Location: Raleigh, NC -- Hermann Athletic Center

How It Happened:

• In the fifth minute of the game the Pacers took their first lead with a 3 pointer from Camden Ferguson to bring the score to 10-8.

• The Bishops would then go on an 8-0 run to bring the score to 19-11

• The Pacers would come within four of the Bishops after two free throws from Tre McLean in the 12th minute of the game.

• After being down by ten with just under four minutes remaining in the half the Pacers capitalized on free throws as well as a layup and a three point shot to bring the score within two to end the half 39-41 in favor of the Bishops.

• The Pacers and Bishops would trade the baskets and the lead back and forth for the first four minutes of play in the second half.

• The Pacers would then take and keep the lead for the next four minutes of the game before letting the Bishops tie it up at 61 with 12:29 remaining in the game.

• The Pacers then went on a scoring spree and obtained their largest lead of the game (9) with just under eight minutes remaining in the game.

• The Bishops would then fight back with four 3 pointers in a row to tie the game up and then ultimately take after three free throws from AJ Frye.

• Tyson Sellers had a huge 3 pointer with four seconds remaining in the game to bring the Pacers within one but foul trouble would ultimately seal the fate for the Pacers finishing with a score of 93-96.

Pacer Top Performers

• Tyson Sellers would lead the Pacers with 21 points and 7 rebounds.

• Mikal Gaylord had 16 points and 4 rebounds and shot 75% from behind the arch.

• Jason Dudley would lead the Pacers with 9 rebounds.

For the Foes

• Chris Braswell would finish with a game high 23 points.

• Damon McDowell would add 16 points and 5 rebounds.

Stats of the Game

• The Pacers shot 42.3% from the field and 35.1% from behind the arch.

• NC Wesleyan outrebounded the Pacers 42-38.

• NC Wesleyan would hold the lead for 63.4% of the game.

Next Game

• The Pacers are back in action on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 against the Avenging Angels of Meredith College. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C.
  
  

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