RALEIGH, NC -- William Peace University men's basketball fell 74-68 in a close contest with Ferrum College.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 68, Ferrum 74
- Records: William Peace (5-5), Ferrum (5-7)
- Location: Raleigh, NC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Panthers would go on a strong run to start the first half with a 13-2 lead. A jumper from Timothy Pettiford and a layup from Michael Dulin would put the Pacers on the board as they trailed 16-6. 3-pointers from Dulin and Malachi Borders would cut the Panthers' lead down to 19-18, though another run would put them up 28-18. Layups from Beau Bryant and Donolique Tyrell would bring the score to 34-24, but a few free throws would send the Panthers into halftime leading 36-24.
- In the second half, a 3-pointer followed by a dunk from Pettiford would bring the score to 38-31. A few free throws and a layup from Tyler Parton would cut the Panthers' lead to 45-42, with a 3-pointer from Beau Bryant putting the Pacers within one as they trailed 46-45. A few fouls would give the Panthers a 59-50 lead before a few free throws from Shawn Jones would cut the lead to 64-54. Bryant would add a shot from behind the arc and Dulin would add a late layup, but the Pacers would fall 74-68.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Marcus Neal led Ferrum with 22 points.
STATS OF THE GAME
- The Pacers shot at 41.5% from the field.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Pacers will travel to the University of Lynchburg on January 1st for a 2PM matchup.
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