Staunton,
VA--The Pacers lost their final match of the season
today to the Fighting Squirrels of Mary Baldwin College
(86-64). The Squirrels won 3 of their final 4 games,
including wins agaist #2 seeded Christopher Newport
and #3 seeded Methodist. The Pacers struggled offensively
much of the season and today was no different. The Squirrels
outrebounded the Pacers 54-39 leaving Peace on the defensive
end much of the game.
Sophomore guard LeAnne Horne (Monroe,
NC/Parkwood) led the Pacers in scoring overall this
season averaging 9.6 PPG. She had 14 points in today's
loss and added 3 steals to her defensive tally. Junior
forward Lauren Seeger (Greensboro, NC/Page) led Peace
in rebounding this season averaging 6.1 RPG. She had
a team-high 8 rebounds today and added 11 points to
the mark. Seeger also led the Pacers with 3 assists
in the loss.
The Squirrels' Jessica Carter and
Christie Hamilton led scoring 33 and 28 points, respectively.
Carter was 5-7 from 3-point land and Hamilton was perfect
from the stripe with 9-9 shooting. Kara Hawkins led
all with 13 rebounds in the game.
New USA South Conference rules dictate
an 8-team conference tournament bracket forcing out
Peace College and conference newcomer Meredith College.
The young Pacer squad graduates no seniors and gives
hope to improved play for the 2008-2009. Thanks to the
Pacer fans and Peace College community for your continued
support and confidence! See you on the sidelines...next
year!
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