RALEIGH, NC -- William Peace University women's basketball defeated Methodist University in their home and conference opener by a score of 74-73. The Pacers would lead by just one at halftime, and would continue to battle to come away with the win against the Monarchs.

THE BASICS

• Final score: William Peace 74, Methodist 73
• Records: William Peace (2-3, 1-0), Methodist (1-4, 1-1)
• Location: Raleigh, NC

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The game would be a back-and-forth contest early, with a jumper from Pamela Mock putting the Pacers up 9-7. A few free throws from Kiera Williams would bring the score to 11-7, with a jumper from Ninevah Reddick putting the Pacers ahead 17-14. A final jumper from Kiera Williams would send the Pacers into the second quarter leading 23-18.
• The Monarchs would battle back in the second quarter, tying it 27-27 before a jumper from Stephanie Chandler and a layup by Ninevah Reddick would put the score at 32-27. The Monarchs would get a few stops to briefly lead 33-32, but a final layup from Stephanie Chandler would send the Pacers into halftime leading 34-33.
• A few early shots from the foul line by Ciera Baker would increase the Pacer lead to 39-35 in the third, while a jumper from Pamela Mock would bring the score to 42-39. The Monarchs however would continue to battle to tie the game 46-46. A three-pointer from Nautica Falls and another jumper from Pamela Mock would bring the score to 53-49 in favor of the Pacers, while a final jumper from Arianna Hamilton would send the game into the final quarter with a Pacer lead of 56-52.
• The Monarchs would tie the game 60-60 early in the final quarter, taking a brief 63-62 lead. A shot from behind the arc by Stephanie Chandler would regain the Pacer lead by a score of 65-63. A jumper from Ninevah Reddick would keep the Pacers ahead 68-66, with a few free throws from Nautica Falls bringing the score to 72-69. The Monarchs would get a few final free throws, but the Pacers would ultimately come away with a 74-73 win.

PACER TOP PERFORMERS

• Kiera Williams notched a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
• Pamela Mock led the Pacers with 18 points.

FOR THE FOES

• Zykeria Jenkins led the Monarchs with 13 points.
• Kiley Hicks tallied 12 points and 4 rebounds.

STATS OF THE GAME

• The Pacers shot at 41.8% from the field.

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Pacers head to N.C. Wesleyan College for a 7:30PM matchup against the Battling Bishops.