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Peace Wins Big on the Road



 

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Contact: Wendy Jones
Sports Information Director
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Dec 1, 2007

 
 

Macon, GA--The Pacers traveled to Macon, GA to play the Pioneers of Wesleyan College, members of the Great South Athletic Conference. Peace returned home with an easy win to bring their record to 4-1 during the first few weeks of play (84-19). Coming off a tough loss to Otterbein College, Peace took pride in the win which enjoyed double-digit minutes from every team member and 2 double-doubles.

First-year guard Emma Weavil (Kernersville, NC/RB Glenn) led her team with 8 assists in the win. Weavil added 6 points and 2 rebounds. Other first-year Margaret Minton (Oak Ridge, NC/Bishop McGuiness) added one from outside the arc for a total 9 points, 2 steals and 3 rebounds. Leadership from forwards junior Lauren Seeger (Greensboro, NC/Page) and sophomore Emily Deal (Millers Creek, NC/West Wilkes) kept the Pacers on top. Seeger recorded a double-double, 11 rebounds and 12 points. Deal added her own double-double leading with 13 rebounds adding 10 points.

Junior captains Amanda Cross (Clemmons, NC/Bishop McGuiness) and Christy Freeman (Lumberton, NC/Lumberton) helped the Pacers in the front court. Cross added 11 points and 3 assists for her team. Freeman led with 5 steals for the Pacers adding 7 points and grabbing 2 rebounds.

Peace stays on the road traveling to Winston-Salem Wednesday for another match-up with the Spirits of Salem College. Peace defeated the Spirits in the Jackie Ammons Tournament Championshipp by 9 points. Tip-off at 7:00pm. See you on the sidelines!