ROANOKE, VA -- William Peace University women's basketball defeated Hollins 73-58 in overtime for a season-opening win.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 73, Hollins 58
- Records: William Peace (1-0), Hollins (0-1)
- Location: Roanoke, VA
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the first quarter, Hollins would take an early 10-0 lead before a jumper from Elisha Aull would put the Pacers on the board as they trailed 10-2. A shot from behind the arc from Hannah Lewis would bring the score to 12-7 as the Pacers battled. A layup from Pamela Mock would put the Pacers within four to trail 15-11.
- Hollins would start strong in the 2nd quarter to take a 20-11 lead. A 3-pointer from Brene'a Daye and a layup from Mock would close the gap to 22-18. A jumper from Ninevah Reddick would put the Pacers within one as they trailed 24-23 before another 3 from Daye and a jumper from Mock would put them up 28-25 at the half.
- The third quarter would be a back-and-forth matchup as Hollins would tie it 34-34. A layup from Myla Barnes would put the Pacers up 39-34, but Hollins would take a 42-39 lead. A layup and free throw from Aull would send the Pacers into the 4th quarter with a 44-42 advantage.
- Hollins would again pull away at the start of the quarter to lead 52-47. A free throw from Mock would cut the lead to 55-50, while a shot from behind the arc from Daye would tie the game 56-56 late to send it into overtime.
- The Pacers would dominate overtime, with a layup, two jumpers, and free throw from Mock, as well as a 3 from Reddick putting them up 66-56. Aull would add a few free throws for a score of 71-56, also adding a final layup to secure the 73-58 win for the Pacers.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Moriah Hill led Hollins with 20 points, while Cabria Mutz tallied 19 rebounds.
STATS OF THE GAME
- The Pacers collected 35 rebounds.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Pacers will host the University of Lynchburg on Saturday, November 12th at 6PM.
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