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William Peace University

Eva Holloway at the free throw line
35
William Peace WPU 2-1,0-0 USA South
72
Winner Presbyterian Presb 2-1,0-0 Big South
William Peace WPU
2-1,0-0 USA South
35
Final
72
Presbyterian Presb
2-1,0-0 Big South
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
William Peace WPU 11 6 11 7 35
Presbyterian Presb 18 14 16 24 72

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Pacers Drop Exhibition Against Presbyterian


The Basics
  • Final Score: William Peace 35, Presbyterian College 72
  • Records: WPU (2-0) PC (2-1)
  • Location: Clinton, SC

How it Happened
  • In the first half, Presbyterian would get out to a quick lead as they scored 11 before a jumper by Lauryn Cross would get the Pacers on the board. Cross would follow that up with a shot from behind the arch to bring to score to 11-5. Presbyterian would continue to have the advantage, but two made free throws by Mikayla Ray would end the 1st with the Pacers trailing 18-11.
  • Tatianna Occenna would bring the Pacers within six as she capitalized on a turnover and put a shot up from inside the paint. The Blue Hose pushed back, tallying the next nine points to lead comfortably 30-15. Neither team was able to get much going near the end of the 2nd, and Presbyterian would lead 32-17 heading into halftime.
  • The third saw the Pacers struggle with fouls as Presbyterian took advantage at the free throw line to lead 39-19. Lauryn Cross would drain another 3-pointer at 5:45, while a layup by Khadijah Daniels brought the score to 41-26. The Blue Hose quickly took back control for the remainder of the 3rd to lead 48-28.
  • Kiera Williams would start of the scoring for WPU in the final quarter to bring the score to 50-30. Presbyterian would take their largest lead of the game as Georgia Stockton and Jade Compton racked up some points for the Blue Hose to lead 62-30. Presbyterian continued to control the final quarter as they defeated the Pacers 72-35.

Pacer Top Performers
  • Lauryn Cross led the Pacers with 10 points, shooting 4-6 from the field  and 2-3 from behind the arch.
  • Kiera Williams tallied 6 points 
  • Mikayla Ray led the Pacers with 8 rebounds, 6 of which were in the defensive end.

For The Foes
  • Kacie Hall was essential for Presbyterian, going 6-8  from the field and 3-5 from the 3-point line.
  • Bria Gibbs added 11 points for the Blue Hose as she was 5-8 at the free throw line.

Stats of the Game
  • The Pacers shot 87.5% from the free throw line.
  • The Blue Hose shot 35.6 from the field.

What's Next?
The Pacers will head to Danville, VA for the Cougar Tip-Off. They will face Piedmont College on November 16th at 12 PM and Huntingdon College on November 17th at 11 AM.

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