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William Peace University

Cam Ferguson at half court
81
William Peace WPUM 12-12, 8-8
85
Winner N.C. Wesleyan NCWM 19-5, 12-4
William Peace WPUM
12-12, 8-8
81
Final
85
N.C. Wesleyan NCWM
19-5, 12-4
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
William Peace WPUM 40 41 81
N.C. Wesleyan NCWM 40 45 85

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Pacers Fall to Bishops in Close Conference Match-up

The Basics:

  • Final Score: William Peace 81 NC Wesleyan 85

  • Records: William Peace 12-12 USA South 8-8 NC Wesleyan 19-5 USA South 12-4

  • Location: Rocky Mount, NC

How it Happened:

  • The Bishops would be the first on the board after a missed shot from the Pacers and a three pointer from the Bishops.

  • A three pointer from Camden Ferguson would tie up the game 14-14 with just over 12 minutes left in the first half.

  • The Bishops went on a 7-0 run to get up 18-25 with seven minutes remaining in the first half.

  • This would be followed by a Pacer comeback with a 10-0 run to give the Pacers their first lead of the game 28-25 with just over five minutes remaining in the first half.

  • The Pacers and Bishops would trade baskets back and forth over the last five minutes of the first half and would end the first half tied 40-40.

  • The Pacers were first to strike in the second half with a jump shot from Trey Bryant and a three pointer from Camden Ferguson.

  • An 8-0 run for the Pacers would bring their lead to eight with just under 15 minutes remaining in the game.

  • Three pointers from Camden Ferguson and Tyson Sellers would give the Pacers their largest lead of the game (12) with just over 13 minutes remaining in the game.

  • The Bishops would go on a 9-0 run to cut the pacers lead to two with six minutes remaining.

  • The Pacers and Bishops again would trade baskets back and forth until with just under four minutes left to go when Chris Braswell would make a layup to tie the game followed by a three pointer to retake the lead for the Bishops.

  • The Pacers would continue to try and fight back for the lead but would ultimately be unable to catch the Bishops.

Pacer Top Performers:

For the Foes:

  • Robert Wilson had 21 points 9 rebounds.

  • Aj Frye had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

  • Josh Covington had 18 points.

Stats of the Game:

  • The Pacers shot 41.1% from the field to the Bishops 48.5%

  • The Bishops had 45 rebounds to the Pacers 36.

  • The Pacers would have 12 turnovers to the Bishops 13.

What's Next?

The William Peace University Men's Basketball Team heads to Greensboro College on Saturday, February 16th for their final regular season game of the season. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 pm in Greensboro, NC.

 

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