Close Games with Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City, NC--The Pacers lost a tough 3-game match at Elizabeth City State University tonight. The squad responded each game with a closer spread to finish the night with the 3rd game losing 30-27. Senior setter Erin Pike led Peace with 17 set assists, 9 digs and a single ace. Stephanie Sports led the defense with 11 digs from the backline. Junior Nicole Corn added 10 digs for her team, 9 kills, 1 assist and a service ace.

The frontline attack struggled but senior middle Shamica Phillips led with 9 kills of 22 attempts in the loss. Phillips also recorded 2 blocks and 3 digs. Senior setter Bridget Corbitt gave her squad 12 assists, 5 digs, and an ace.

The Pacers will spend fall break in Washington, DC at the Gallaudet University Fall Break Tournament. Visit www.gopeacepacers.org for box scores and stories while the Pacers travel. The squad returns to Raleigh Saturday, October 13 hosting Shenandoah University and NC Wesleyan College in a USA South Conference Tri-Match. Peace College Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) initiates a campus-wide effort to raise food for a local charity this month. Please bring canned food products with you to the match for collection at the door.