RALEIGH, NC -- William Peace University men's basketball fell 81-49 to Averett University.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 49, Averett 81
- Records: William Peace (3-3), Averett (4-1)
- Location: Raleigh, NC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Cougars got out to a strong 11-0 start in the first half. The Pacers would put up a few good stops with jumpers from Malachi Borders and Beau Bryant, and a layup from Michael Dulin, to cut the lead to 14-10. The Cougars would go on a run to lead 21-10. A layup from Tyler Parton and a 3-pointer from Beau Bryant would cut the Cougars' lead to 29-18. A shot from behind the arc from Timothy Pettiford would put the score at 33-27 as the Pacers battled. Pettiford would add a free throw as the Pacers headed into halftime trailing 37-30.
- The Cougars would go on a run to start the second half, taking a 49-30 lead. Jason Sellars would be strong for the Cougars to put them ahead 55-34. The Cougars would go on another run to lead 69-40. A three-pointer from Tyler Parton would bring the score to 71-46, though the Cougars would go on another run to lead 77-46 and take a 81-49 win.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
- Beau Bryant led the Pacers with 15 points and 7 rebounds.
- Timothy Pettiford tallied 7 points and 7 rebounds.
FOR THE FOES
- Jason Sellars tallied 18 points and 9 rebounds for the Cougars.
STATS OF THE GAME
- The Cougars shot at 56.9% from the field and 61.5% from the three-point line.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Pacers will host Carolina University on November 29th at 7PM.
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