Raleigh, NC--The Pacers defeated Hollins University of Roanoke, VA Sunday at the Hermann Student Center in front of a sizeable holiday crowd. The offensive finesse of sophomore guard LeAnne Horne (Monroe, NC/Parkwood) during the 2nd half set the pace down the stretch for Peace. Horne had 5 steals and 14 points for the day and added 5 rebounds in the win. Junior guard Christy Freeman (Lumberton, NC/Lumberton) added 12 points and 2 assists for the Pacers. Junior Amanda Cross (Clemmons, NC/Bishop McGuiness) added a key 3-point field goal to continue the momentum for her team. Cross finished with 7 points.

Junior forward Lauren Seeger (Greensboro, NC/Page) grabbed a team-high 8 rebounds in the win adding 4 points on the day. First-year Margaret Minton (Oak Ridge, NC/Bishop McGuiness) recorded a team-high 4 assists during her 15 minutes on the floor as well as a 3-pointer in the 2nd half. Sophomore forward Emily Deal (Millers Creek, NC/West Wilkes) gave the Pacers solid minutes adding 6 rebounds and 2 points in the win. Junior forward Brittany Lynn (Raleigh, NC/N Raleigh Christian) had 3 steals, 6 points, and 6 rebounds for the day.

Peace continues their home stretch playing host to Otterbein College of Westerville, NC Tuesday, November 27 at 7:00pm. The Pacers then enter a 3-game stretch on the road beginning with Wesleyan College of Macon, GA Saturday, December 1.