BRIDGEWATER, VA — William Peace played Bridgewater nearly even in the first half but could not find the mark in the second half. As a result, the Pacers fell 81-49 on the final day of the Carlyle Whitelow Invitational in Bridgewater, Va., on Sunday, Nov. 19.

William Peace held its own against Bridgewater in the first 20 minutes. Sparked by 11 points from Timothy Pettiford, the Pacers shot 46 percent to go into halftime behind by a slight 33-31 score.

The Pacers came out cold in the second half, shooting 23 percent from the floor. Bridgewater canned 61 percent of its shots to widen the margin. For the contest, William Peace shot 33 percent and Bridgewater shot 53 percent.

Pettiford tallied 13 points and Beau Bryant added nine for the Pacers, who tied Bridgewater with 13 second chance points. 

THE BASICS

• Final score:

  • William Peace 49, Bridgewater College 81

• Record: William Peace 2-3, (USAS 0-0),  Bridgewater College 4-1, (ODAC 1-0)

• Location: Bridgewater, VA

KEY POINTS

• The Pacers only trailed 33-31 to the Eagles at halftime.

• The Pacers led 9-2 early in the game.

• The Pacers were outscored 48-18 in the second half.

• The Pacers shot 46 percent in the first half and 23 percent in the second half.

• The Pacers only trailed 33-31 to the Eagles at halftime.

• The Pacers led 9-2 early in the game.

• The Pacers were outscored 48-18 in the second half.

• The Pacers shot 46 percent in the first half and 23 percent in the second half.

• The Pacers shot 33 percent for the contest.

• William Peace has lost the last two meetings against Bridgewater.

• The season series is even at 2-2 against Bridgewater.
  
   

PACERS' TOP PERFORMERS

• Timothy Pettiford  led the Pacers with 13 points, Beau Bryant followed with 9 points and  Michael Dulin added six points.

• Dylan McBride tallied two steals and Rashaun Tomlin followed with one steal.

• Beau Bryant  and Michael Dulin each snatched five rebounds.

•  Shawn Jones  and Rashaun Tomlin  each added four rebounds. 
   

FOR THE OPPONENT

• Aaron Oates led the Eagles with 18 points. Jordan Cooper scored 15 points and Alec Topper added 13 points. 
  
   

NEXT GAME

The Pacers will travel to Danville, Va., for a non-conference game against Averett University on Tuesday, Nov. 21st. The game will start at 4 p.m. inside the E. Stuart James Grant Center. 

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