Newport News, VA--Peace College lost a close one to the Shipbuilders of Newport News Apprentice (50-48). Sophomore LeAnne Horne (Monroe, NC/Parkwood) led the Pacers with 13 points, adding 4 rebounds and 2 steals. Junior guard Christy Freeman (Lumberton, NC/Lumberton) added 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals. Junior Lauren Seeger (Greensboro, NC/Page) led the defense with 6 defensive rebounds and 5 steals. Junior forward Brittany Lynn (Raleigh, NC/North Raleigh Christian) added 5 rebounds on the defensive end and 3 steals for the Pacers.

Peace led much of the first half and went into the locker room just 2 points down at the half. A good run and solid opportunities gave Peace a chance to finish off the Shipbuilders. Peace led by 1 point with just over a minute to go in the game but could not capitalize on a 2 offensive rebounds. The Shipbuilders scored a layup in the final seconds. Peace tried to force another offensive opportunity with a foul by Horne. Unfortunately, the ball would not fall on a quick attempt by junior Amanda Cross (Clemmons, NC/Bishop McGuiness) who gave the Pacers 5 points and 2 steals in the loss.

In spite of injury and illness, Peace came close to adding a win in the final game of 2007. Hopefully, a fresh Pacer squad will regroup in the New Year with Averette University. Peace travels to Danville, VA on January 8 for a 7:00pm tip-off. Catch tonight's game and others on the Pacer web cast (link from the schedule page). See you on the sidelines!