The William Peace University men's basketball team defeated the Brevard Tornados by a score of (89-77).
Trey Bryant controlled the Pacer offense as he finished with 28 points, while
Camden Ferguson recorded his 1000th career point. The Pacers would pull away in the second half to win comfortably over the Tornados.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace University 89, Brevard College 77
- Records: William Peace University (8-11) (6-5), Brevard College (5-15) (4-9)
- Location: Brevard, NC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Pacers would trail (3-0) early in the first half before a shot from behind the arc by Trey Bryant would give WPU a (5-3) lead. The early game was a back-and-forth contest between the two teams, with a 3-pointer by Camden Ferguson giving WPU an (11-9) lead. Ferguson would follow up with a jumper, which would give him his 1000th career point. A few consecutive layups by Trey Bryant would increase the Pacer lead (17-13).
- A 3-pointer by Tyson Sellers followed by several points by John Burwell brought the score to (27-20) in favor of the Pacers. Trey Bryant continued to roll as a drive under the net increased the lead to (33-25). Brevard would make up a little ground, but WPU would lead (41-36) heading into halftime.
- In the second half, Camden Ferguson would start off the Pacer offense with a shot from behind the arc (44-38). Mikal Gaylord would add his own 3-pointer to bring the score to (52-45). Brevard would make a push and stifle the Pacer offense as they came within two (54-52).
- A few made free throws by Donolly Tyrell Jr. would jumpstart the Pacer offense as they led (59-54). Another 3-pointer by Camden Ferguson would put the Pacers up by 9 points (66-57). Tyson Sellers and Donolly Tyrell Jr. would have consecutive dunks as the Pacers lead (73-57). Trey Bryant continued to lead the Pacer offense with another shot from behind the arc (86-71). Despite a slight push from Brevard, the Pacers would continue to control the game and win (89-77).
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Levi Lamb led Brevard with 24 points.
- Demari Hopper added 19 points and 5 rebounds.
STATS OF THE GAME
- The Pacers shot at 53.7% from the field in comparison to Brevard's 56.9%.
- WPU shot at 42.3% from behind the arc in comparison to Brevard's 38.1%.
NEXT GAME
The Pacers will host Pfeiffer University on February 4th in the Hermann Athletic Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7PM.
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