WPU Women's Swim Team Celebrates Senior Day
The William Peace University women's swim team celebrated Senior Day on Jan. 28 in grand style at the Triangle Aquatic Center, securing a resounding 71-16 victory over Guilford to cap off the regular season. The day kicked off with a Senior Day ceremony honoring Pacer swimmers Sophia Swenson, Brinley Warren, Sam Autry, and Madison Ayscue, along with Noah Jimison from the men's team. The Pacers demonstrated their skills by winning all 12 events, marking a second consecutive triumph over Guilford. Check out the highlights at gopeacepacers.com.
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Jan 30
WPU Sets Two New School Athletic Records
The Pacers broke two school records at the Finn Pincus Invitational this weekend in Salem, Va. Majesty Smith and Sharif Blount both set school records in their respective events inside the Kerr-Cregger Field House. Smith placed sixth in the women's shot put with a throw of 37-6, and Blount finished sixth in the men's 1000 run with a time of 2:44.73. Smith's throw is the second-longest in the USA South Conference this season. Solomon Womble, who sat out last season due to injury, ran the ninth-fastest conference time this season in the men's 60 meters. He crossed the finish line in 7.48 seconds. Read more about it on the Athletics blog.
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Jan 30
Men's And Women's Track & Field Set Records At First Indoor Meet Of Season
William Peace University Men's and Women's Track & Field set several new school records and PRs at the Mondo College Invitational, their first indoor meet of the season. Kenneth Wilkes notched the Men's High Jump title as he finished at the top of the leaderboard with a mark of 1.97m, setting a new school record and ranking him 16th in the country. Wilkes also broke the school record in the 400m, finishing 3rd in the finals with a time of 53.73. Jazmine Ryan broke the school record in the 200m, finishing 18th in the finals with a time of 27.45. Shawntez Mickens was the final record-breaker as she finished 16th in the 400m with a time of 1:05.22. The Pacers will continue their indoor season with the JDL Fast Track Invitational on January 23rd. Notable Results Women's 200 Meters Finals - 18th - Jazmine Ryan (New School Record) Women's 400 Meters Finals - 16th - Shawntez Mickens (New School Record) Women's 800 Meters Finals - 9th - Alana Morgan (PR) Women's Shot Put Finals - 18th - Majesty Smith Men's 200 Meters Finals - 18th - Solomon Womble (PR) Men's 200 Meters Finals - 31st - William Fox Men's 400 Meters Finals - 3rd - Kenneth Wilkes (New School Record) Men's 400 Meters Finals -11th - Andrew Bates Men's 600 Meters Finals - 13th - Sean Todd Men's 600 Meters Finals - 22nd - Camron Durham Men's 800 Meters Finals - 17th - Daniel Steele Men's 800 Meters Finals - 18th - Connor Thomas Men's 800 Meters Finals - 19th - Ethan Davis Men's Mile Finals - 21st - Daniel Steele Men's High Jump Finals - 1st - Kenneth Wilkes (New School Record) Men's Shot Put Finals - 15th - Justin Scott
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2023 Jan 31
Berger Named USA South Pitcher Of The Week
The junior from Hillsborough, North Carolina tossed a complete game, seven-inning, shutout in his only appearance on the mound for the Pacers last week, a 22-0 win over USA South foe Mary Baldwin. Berger allowed three hits without a walk while striking out 13 batters. Berger currently leads the USA South in strikeouts with a total of 54. The Pacers will be back in action this weekend against Greensboro College, beginning with a 6 PM matchup on April 1st at the USA Baseball NTC.
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2022 Mar 28
Rashod Rouse Named Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week
RALEIGH, NC -- William Peace University men's basketball player Rashod Rouse was named the USA South Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week. The freshman guard from Fayetteville, Georgia scored 14 points off the bench as the Pacers defeated Greensboro, 88-83, in the team's only contest last week. Rouse also added four rebounds, one assist, and one block in the victory. The Pacers continue conference play with a matchup at Methodist University on December 13th at 4 PM.
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2021 Dec 9