RALEIGH, NC -- William Peace University men's basketball fell to Averett University in a nonconference matchup by a score of 68-58.

THE BASICS

• Final score: William Peace 58, Averett 68
• Records: William Peace (5-6), Averett (4-8)
• Location: Danville, VA

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Cougars would get out to an early 5-0 lead in the first half. A 3-pointer by Donolly Tyrell Jr. would bring the Pacers within one as they trailed 9-8, but Averett would put up a few good stops to lead 18-9. The Cougars would go on a run to lead 27-11 before a few 3-pointers from Cole Atwood and Rashod Rouse would put the Pacers back in the game as they trailed 35-20. The Cougars would take a 37-22 lead heading into halftime.
• A layup from Rashod Rouse would keep the Pacers within 14 as they trailed 43-29. The Pacers would battle back after a brief run by the Cougars, with a 3-pointer by Cole Atwood and a layup from Michael Dulin bringing the score to 53-38. Rashod Rouse and Beau Bryant would add a few baskets to bring the Pacers back within ten as they trailed 63-53, but the Cougars would hold them off to take a 68-58 win.

PACER TOP PERFORMERS

• Donolly Tyrell Jr. led the team with 14 points and 8 rebounds.
• Cole Atwood tallied 13 points.

FOR THE FOES

• Corey Baldwin notched a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

STATS OF THE GAME

• The Pacers grabbed 40 rebounds and shot at 34.4% from the field.

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Pacers will resume conference play on Saturday, January 15th as they host Southern Virginia University at 4 PM.
 
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