Raleigh, NC -- William Peace University men's basketball fell to Pfeiffer University by a close 76-74. This concludes conference play for the Pacers.

THE BASICS

• Final score: William Peace 74, Pfeiffer 76
• Records: William Peace (2-10, 1-9), Pfeiffer (5-2, 5-2)
• Location: Raleigh, NC

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Pacers would take an early 9-2 lead with a few consecutive 3-pointers by Tyler Parton and Beau Bryant. Bryant would keep the team in the lead with another shot from behind the arc as they led 14-8. Pfeiffer would take advantage of the foul line to take a 17-14 lead halfway through the first.
• The Falcons would continue to increase their lead, but a 3-pointer from Donolly Tyrell Jr. would close the gap to 25-21. Pfeiffer continued to put the pressure on in the first half, taking a 34-27 lead into halftime.
• Tyler Parton and Donolly Tyrell Jr. would both drive under the net to decrease the Falcon lead to 34-31. 3-pointers from Donolly Tyrell Jr. and Cole Atwood would keep the Pacers in the game as they trailed 49-41.
• Smith Gupton would add a shot from behind the arc to bring the Pacers within 8 as they trailed 57-49, while a jumper from Tyler Parton would close the gap to 59-55. The Pacers would keep battling to stay close, with a few free throws by Beau Bryant bringing the score to 73-71, but they were unable to close the gap and would fall 76-74.

PACER TOP PERFORMERS

• Beau Bryant led the team with 19 points.
• Donolly Tyrell Jr. tallied 18 points.

FOR THE FOES

• Tyjarek Simmons led the Falcons with 16 points.
• Dorian Miles added 13 points and 6 rebounds.

STATS OF THE GAME

• The Pacers grabbed 32 rebounds and shot 41.5% from the field.

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