RALEIGH, NC -- William Peace University men's basketball defeated Methodist University by a score of 69-58. The Pacers now improve to 2-0 in the USA South Conference.

THE BASICS

• Final score: William Peace 69, Methodist 58
• Records: William Peace (3-3, 2-0), Methodist (1-10, 0-1)
• Location: Fayetteville, NC

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Pacers would take an early 9-7 lead with 3 consecutive shots from behind the arc. A fastbreak from Rashod Rouse would put the team up 18-13, with the Pacers going on a big run to lead 32-13. Another layup by Rashod Rouse would keep them up 34-19 as the Monarchs battled back, while a few shots from the foul line from Smith Gupton would give them a 38-24 lead, with the game heading into halftime with a score of 38-26.
• A few free throws by Beau Bryant and a jumper from Smith Gupton would bring the score to 42-31. Tyler Parton's 3-pointer would increase the Pacer lead to 49-35, while a jumper and a layup from Isaiah Everette-Lewis would bring the score to 55-40. The Monarchs would battle back within 7 as they trailed 57-50, but a jumper from Garrett Phillips and a 3-pointer from Smith Gupton would put the score at 62-51. The Pacers would take advantage of a few final free throws to take a 69-58 win over the Monarchs.

PACER TOP PERFORMERS

• Smith Gupton led the Pacers with 21 points. 
• Rashod Rouse tallied 13 points, while Isaiah Everette-Lewis notched 11.

FOR THE FOES

• Chris George notched a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

STATS OF THE GAME

• The Pacers shot at 40.0% from the field and tallied 32 boards.

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Pacers will host the University of Lynchburg on December 15th at 4 PM.