Raleigh, NC - Peace College fell to USA Conference leader Christopher Newport University in three games on Tuesday night on the campus of the Captains. Peace, who falls to 12-17 overall (1-11 USA South), made a push in games one and three, but was unable to take down the defending USA South Conference Champions, falling 18-30, 11-30, 29-31.

The Pacers were led on offense by Desiree Dickens who recorded six kills on the evening. Nicole Corn added five kills, while chipping in on fifteen digs for the match. Setter Erin Pike was able to produce eleven assists, while Jordan Morris helped on defense by adding nine digs.

Peace will be back in action on Saturday when they travel to Rocky Mount, NC to compete in the last regular season contests of the year. The Pacers will battle Shenandoah University at 5:00 PM, then suit up versus North Carolina Wesleyan College at 7:30 PM. Both matches will rank in the USA South standings heading into the Conference Tournament. The Quarter-Finals begin on Tuesday October 31st. This weekend will determine where each team will play next week in first round action.