The William Peace University men's basketball team fell to Averett University (74-69) on January 17th, 2020. The Pacer defense was challenged early in the first half as the Cougars took a commanding (20-8) lead. Donolly Tyrell Jr., Trey Bryant, and Beau Bryant would bring the Pacers back into the game as they trailed (35-26) heading into halftime. In the second half, Camden Ferguson and John Burwell cut down at the Cougar lead, with Trey Bryant bringing the score within 3 (41-38). The Pacers continued to cut down the Averett lead but were unable to come back from the early deficit and would fall (74-69).

THE BASICS

• Final score: William Peace University 69, Averett University 74
• Records: William Peace University (6-9) (4-3) , Averett University (10-6) (6-2)
• Location: Raleigh, NC

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Cougars would get an early jump in the game as Timothy Henry tallied 8 early points to give Averett an (10-2) advantage. A layup by John Burwell would chip away at the lead as the Pacers trailed (14-6). The Cougars continued to have the edge in the early game as they took a 12-point lead over the Pacers (20-8).
• A shot from behind the arc by Beau Bryant and a layup by Josh Hubert would give the Pacers some life as they trailed (22-13). Donolly Tyrell Jr. cut the Cougar lead down to (29-21), while a 3-pointer by Trey Bryant would bring the score to (29-24). Both teams would add a few more near the end of the first half, with Averett taking a (35-26) lead heading into halftime.
• Camden Ferguson would get the second half started for the Pacers as his shot from behind the arc brought the score to (35-29). A few free throws by John Burwell would cut Averett's lead down to (41-31), with another 3-pointer by Camden Ferguson and a layup by Trey Bryant bringing the Pacers within 3 (41-38). Bryant would add another free throw as the Cougars continued to lead (48-45).
• The Pacers continued to roll late in the second half, with a free throw by Donolly Tyrell Jr. bringing the score to (56-50) in favor of the Cougars. The Cougars would not let up despite good pressure from the Pacers and would go on to win (74-69).

 PACER TOP PERFORMERS

• John Burwell led the Pacers with 19 points as he went 8-13 from the field
• Tyson Sellers contributed 13 points and 4 steals.

FOR THE FOES

• Raymond Bullock III contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds for the Cougars
• Isaiah Jones added 15 points, while Timothy Henry tallied 14.

STATS OF THE GAME

• The Pacers shot at 40.6% from the field in comparison to Averett's 51%.
• Both teams collected 35 rebounds each.

NEXT GAME
The Pacers will be back in action tomorrow, January 18th, in the Hermann Athletic Center as they host Covenant College. Tip-off is scheduled for 6PM.

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