The Basics
- Final Score: William Peace 82, Ferrum College 90
- Records: WPU (0-3) FC (1-1)
- Location: Ferrum, VA
How it Happened
- Trey Bryant would get the Pacers on the score sheet in the first half as he fought his way under the net to tie it early (2-2). A few made free throws by Camden Ferguson and a jumper by Donolly Tyrell Jr. would put the Pacers within 3 as they trailed Ferrum (9-6). The Panthers would go on a run to lead (20-11), but two consecutive 3-point shots by Camden Ferguson from behind the arc would bring within 3 again as they trailed (20-17).Â
- The Panthers would take an eight point lead (33-25) before Tyson Sellers brought WPU within five with shot from behind the arc (33-28). Donolly Tyrell Jr. would then go on a run for the Pacers as he netted two layups and a free throw to tie the game (33-33). A layup by Trey Bryant and two made free throws by Mikal Gaylord gave WPU their first lead of the game (37-33), and they would head into the 2nd half leading (37-35).
- Ferrum started rolling in the beginning of the 2nd half to lead (43-37) before a 3-pointer by Tyson Sellers brought the score to (43-40). The teams traded a few back-and-forth 3-pointers as Ferrum continued to lead (49-43). The Panthers would gain a 13-point advantage (62-49) as Ferrum's Kajaun Madden-McAfee would hit some clutch shots from behind the arch. Trey Bryant would draw a foul and his two points from the foul line would bring the score within 10 as Ferrum continued to lead (66-56). The Panthers wouldn't let up despite some good pressure from the Pacers and would go on to win (90-82).
Pacer Top Performers
- Camden Ferguson finished with a team-high 20 points as he went 6-14 from behind the arc.
- Tyson Sellers recorded 14 points and 4 rebounds.
- Mikal Gaylord finished with 12 points as he was 7-9 from the free throw line.
For The Foes
- Marcus Plair had a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.
- Rashad Reed led Ferrum with 28 points as he was 9-14 from the field and 7-8 from the free throw line.
Stats of the Game
- The Pacers shot 41% from the field and 71.4% from the free throw line.
- Ferrum shot 48.4% from the field and tallied 30 defensive rebounds.
What's Next?
The William Peace University Basketball team will travel to Lynchburg, VA on November 20th to take on Randolph College. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM.
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