RALEIGH, NC -- William Peace University women's basketball fell 86-67 to the Greensboro Pride. The Pride would have a strong first quarter, but the Pacers would battle back to send the game into halftime tied 37-37. A big third quarter would see the Pride outscore the Pacers 30-13, helping them secure the win over WPU.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 67, Greensboro 86
- Records: William Peace (2-7, 1-3), Greensboro (9-1, 3-1)
- Location: Raleigh, NC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Pacers would get out to an early 5-2 lead with a 3-pointer from Cierra Baker, but the Pride would quickly tie the game 5-5. A layup from Kiera Williams would bring the score to 13-11 as the Pacers trailed by just two. A few good stops from the Pride would put them ahead 24-16, with a final free throw sending the game into the second quarter with a score of 25-16.
- The Pacers would battle back in the second quarter, with a jumper from Stephanie Chandler bringing the score to 30-22. A layup from Cierra Baker would put the Pacers within 6 as they trailed 32-26, with a shot from behind the arc from Stephanie Chandler cutting the Pride lead to just 37-33. A late layup from Stormie Brown would tie the game 37-37 as the game headed to halftime
- The Pride would go on a quick run in the 3rd quarter to lead 46-39 before they would take a 9-point lead over the Pacers by a score of 52-43. A 3-pointer from Stephanie Chandler would cut the lead to 52-36, but the Pride's Lauren Livingston would answer back to put them ahead 57-49. A free throw by Pamela Mock would keep the Pacers within 12 as they trailed 62-50, but a few last minute opportunities for the Pride would give them a 67-50 lead heading into the final quarter.
- The Pride would take a 20-point lead early in the final quarter on a 3-pointer from Livingston to bring the score to 71-51. A 3-pointer from Stephanie Chandler would cut the lead to 73-58, but a few free throws for the Pride would give them an 82-62 edge. The Pacers would put up a few final jumpers, but the Pride would answer back to take an 86-67 win over the Pacers.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Lauren Livingston led the Pride with 27 points.
STATS OF THE GAME
- The Pacers shot at 40.0% from the field and grabbed 40 rebounds.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Pacers will head to Buies Creek, NC to take on Campbell University on December 15th at 11:30 AM.
