Raleigh, NC--The Pacers played an outstanding game tonight against the Cougars of Averett University but came up short in the final seconds of regulation (51-49). The Pacers actually outshot Averett on the game with 34.4%. But the Cougars led from the free throw line shooting 15-17 at 88.2% on the game. Peace only went to the line 7 times. Junior guard Christy Freeman (Lumberton, NC/Lumberton) came alive tonight scoring 15 points with 6-9 shooting. Freeman was 3-4 from the line and recorded 2 assists and 2 steals.

Junior forward Lauren Seeger (Greensboro, NC/Page) led the Pacers with 9 rebounds and led all with 4 offensive boards. Seeger added 7 points shooting 1-1 from the stripe. Junior forward Anna Prorock (Raleigh, NC/N Raleigh Christian) grabbed 5 rebounds in only 13 minutes of play. And sophomore guard LeAnne Horne (Monroe, NC/Parkwood) led all with 4 assists.

Taylor Poirier led the Cougars with 20 points and 2 assists. Gretchen Sheperty grabbed 6 rebounds and added 13 points in the paint.

Peace continues the home stetch Saturday, February 9 hosting a THINK PINK game in support of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's breast cancer awareness initiative. Wear your PINK and green and come support the Pacers as they take on the Captains of Christopher Newport University at 2:00pm. See you on the sidelines!