Fayetteville, NC--The Pacer Basketball squad traveled to Fayetteville for a tough match-up versus USA South leader, the Monarchs of Methodist University (86-48). The Monarchs dominated the game from the early minutes. The Pacer defense held true recording 11 steals in the game, but offensively the team continues to struggle.

Peace sophomore guard LeAnne Horne (Monroe, NC/Parkwood) led her team with 13 points shooting 6-12 from the field. Horne added 2 steals and 2 offensive rebounds for the Pacers. Sophomore forward Brenna Mickey (Winston-Salem, NC/North Forsyth) continues to help Peace with her inside-outside game. She added 11 points in 5-8 shooting. Mickey added 2 steals and 3 rebounds to the list for Peace. First-year guard Emma Weavil (Kernersville, NC/R.B. Glenn) led her team with 3 assists in her 26 minutes on the floor.

Methodist filled the Riddle Center with pink in support of the WBCA's Think Pink Week, including the team in pink uniforms. Four of the Monarchs finished the game in double figures with Dawn Sanderson leading with 13 points and 4 steals.

The Pacers travel down the road for a meeting with cross-town rival Meredith College Saturday, February 9. Game tips off at 2:00pm in Weatherspoon Gym. Let's fill the gym with green and cheer the Pacers to victory. See you on the sidelines!