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William Peace University

92
Southern Va. SVU 18-7,9-5 USA South
94
Winner William Peace WPU 4-20,2-11 USA South
Southern Va. SVU
18-7,9-5 USA South
92
Final
94
William Peace WPU
4-20,2-11 USA South
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
Southern Va. SVU 44 37 11 92
William Peace WPU 36 45 13 94
MBB Senior Day 2025

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | By: Carly Vadinsky

Men's Basketball Beats Southern Virginia in Overtime Thriller, 94-92

RALEIGH, N.C. – William Peace University secured a thrilling 94-92 overtime victory against Southern Virginia University on Saturday afternoon at the Hermann Athletic Center.

The Pacers (4-20, 2-11 USA South) rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit, outscoring the Knights (18-7, 9-5 USA South) 45-37 in the second half to force overtime. William Peace maintained their momentum, delivering a 13-11 advantage in overtime to secure the win.

Michael Dulin led the Pacers with an impressive 33 points, going 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Elijah Cathcart added 10 points, while Tyler Whitehurst and Parker Hodgson each added nine.

The game featured five ties and 18 lead changes, showcasing the intense back-and-forth battle of the contest. William Peace capitalized on Southern Virginia's 13 turnovers, turning them into 21 points. Despite shooting 50% from the field, Southern Virginia couldn't hold off the Pacers' strong second-half. 

The win marks a significant boost for the Pacers as they close out their season this weekend. They face Methodist University tomorrow for a 2 PM match up.

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