DANVILLE, VA -- William Peace University men's lacrosse defeated Averett University 13-6 in a nonconference matchup.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 13, Averett 6
- Records: William Peace (3-3), Averett (2-4)
- Location: Danville, VA
KEY POINTS
- The Pacers would shutout the Cougars in the 1st period, with Riely Murray, Devin Noonan, and William English each notching a goal for a 3-0 lead. Averett would get on the board at the start of the 2nd period with a goal from Tyler Duffey. Brewer Warlick would respond, assisted by William Murray, for a 4-1 lead. A goal from Gregory Liebman, assisted by Riely Murray, would increase the lead to 5-1.
- The Cougars would add a goal from Connor Taff to cut the lead to 5-2 before Riely Murray, Devin Noonan, and Brewer Warlick would add to the score sheet for an 8-2 lead heading into halftime.
- Drew Von Werne would score on the man-up at the start of the 3rd for a 9-2 lead, before Warlick would add another for a 10-2 advantage. The Cougars would tally two more in the third, but a goal on the man-up from Riely Murray would give the Pacers an 11-4 edge heading into the 4th.
- Murray would add an early goal in the 4th for a 12-4 lead. Tyler Duffey would cut the lead to 12-5 for the Cougars before a goal from Drew Von Werne would put the Pacers back up 13-5. Cooper Case would score on the man-up late, but the Pacers would take a 13-6 win.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Tyler Duffey led the Cougars with 3 goals and 1 assist.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Pacers will take on USA South Conference opponent Piedmont University on March 24th at 3:30 PM.
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