STAUNTON, VA - Senior Shanice Miles scored a career-high 37 points today on Senior Day but the Mary Baldwin College Fighting Squirrels fell just short of defeating William Peace University 51-56.

With the game tied at 7, William Peace took advantage of Mary Baldwin's offensive struggles and went on a 13-0 run.  Mary Baldwin fought back but the visitors were able to take a 32-21 lead into the half behind their full court pressure defense.

Miles led all scorers with 14 points at the break going 4-9 from behind the arc.

The Pacers kept control during the first six minutes of the second half building a 42-28 lead.  Miles then followed two made free throws with a jumper to bring Mary Baldwin to within 10.

Mary Baldwin then went on an 8-2 run to pull within 4 off of a made free throw with just over 9 minutes to play.  The teams traded baskets but Mary Baldwin could never take the lead, coming to within two with 2:28 remaining.

The Pacers went 8-8 from the charity stripe in the final minute to secure the 56-51 USA South win.

Mary Baldwin College had one of their best games of the season taking a 44-40 advantage on the boards and holding their turnovers, which have plaqued them all season, to just 18.

Senior Shanice Miles led all scorers and set a career-high 37 points this afternoon. Lindsey Poirot grabbed 11 rebounds while Jazmine Brooks pulled down 9 boards.

Mary Baldwin College (0-21, 0-15) will have little time to rest as they host Meredith College tomorrow at 2:00PM.