RALEIGH, NC -- William Peace University women's basketball fell to Methodist University by a score of 88-53.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 53, Methodist 88
- Records: William Peace (1-9, 0-4), Methodist (8-3, 4-1)
- Location: Fayetteville, NC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Pacers would take an early 7-5 lead in the first quarter with a jumper from Elisha Aull and a free throw from Pamela Mock. The Monarchs would go on a big run to lead 19-9, with a 3-pointer from Brene'a Daye cutting the lead to 19-12 before the Monarchs would take a 21-12 lead into the 2nd quarter.
- Daye would add a few free throws early to cut the lead to 25-14 in the second quarter, with a layup from Myla Barnes bringing the score to 25-16. The Monarchs would go on a big run for the remainder of the quarter to head into halftime with a lead of 44-17.
- A few jumpers from Aull and a layup from Ninevah Reddick would cut the score to 50-27 early in the 3rd. Hannah Lewis would add a few free throws as the Pacers trailed 60-29. The Monarchs would end the quarter with another strong push to lead 69-36.
- In the 4th, an early run would put Methodist up 76-38. Aull would add a 3-pointer and a jumper, while Nora Williams would add a free throw, to cut the lead to 80-44. Reddick and Kameesha Pascoe would add some late layups, but the Pacers would fall 88-53 to the Monarchs.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Kiley Hicks notched a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
- Aniyah Tate tallied a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds.
STATS OF THE GAME
- The Pacers tallied 23 rebounds.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Pacers will head to Mary Baldwin on January 7th for a 4:30PM matchup.
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