Raleigh, NC--Peace College lost to the Hawks of Chowan University tonight (3-0). But you must look beyond the match score to see the change in this new Pacer squad. Peace lost to the Hawks two-and-a-half weeks ago 3-0 in a much different match. Tonight the Pacers recorded 40 kills to the Hawks 52 and outmatched the Hawks in blocks 13 to 4. Defensively, the teams were even with 64 digs a piece. The three games were much closer in score finishing 36-34, 30-18, 30-28. Peace had the momentum many times during the match and came back in game three to challenge the Hawks' finish.

First-year middle hitter Kerra Gore continues to improve at the frontline and finished tonight with 10 kills, 5 blocks and 1 dig. Senior setters Erin Pike and Bridget Corbitt once again served the leadership role in the match. Pike recorded 16 assists, 10 digs and 1 kill while Corbitt added 20 assists and 6 digs for the team. First-year right side hitter Brandi Pinnell of Louisburg, NC played solid minutes for her squad. She recorded 1 kill, 1 assist and 2 digs but impacted the rotation much more than the stats suggest.

Peace travels for the next three weeks, including Wednesday night's match-up with rival Meredith College just across town (7:00pm). Line up your schedule for the squad's next home match on Saturday, October 13. The Pacers host Shenandoah University and NC Wesleyan College in a USA South Tri-Match beginning at Noon.