Raleigh, NC--In front of a traditional Peace vs. Meredith crowd in the Weatherspoon Gym, the Pacers defeated the Avenging Angels 3-2 (27-30, 30-18, 23-30, 30-22, 15-12). This was the pair's first conference meeting as Meredith College joined the USA South this year. The Angels stole the first game from the Pacers, but Peace fought back to tie the match. The 3rd and 4th games followed the same pattern, but the Pacers pushed past the Angels to win in 5. Long rallies and exciting finishes forced thrilling match right to the end!

Sophomore Megan Melchiorre of Durham, NC led all with 31 digs. She also recorded 10 kills, 3 assists, and 1 ace. Senior middle Shamica Phillips once again helped the Pacers with 13 kills, 2 blocks, and 1 dig. Her opposite, first-year Kerra Gore, had 11 kills, 2 blocks, and 1 dig. Senior setter Erin Pike held up her end recording 22 assists, 8 digs, and 1 ace for the Pacers.

The Pacers host this cross-town rival Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00pm. Wear your green and help the Pacers pack the gym as we attempt to repeat tonight's success!