Mary Baldwin women's basketball came up short at home Monday, falling to William Peace 75-68 in a conference matchup.

The Fighting Squirrels were on their heels early as the Pacers jumped out to an 11-0 lead. Sophomore Carma Bryant stopped the run with a jumper from the free-throw line, putting Mary Baldwin on the board.

Senior Davyne Johnson ignited the offense in the first quarter, pouring in 12 points to lead all scorers. Johnson shook defenders with confident ball-handling and drilled a step-back 3-pointer to spark the home crowd.

Johnson carried that momentum into the second quarter and finished the half with 16 points, but Mary Baldwin trailed 43-29 at halftime.

The Fighting Squirrels showed renewed energy in the second half, fueled by freshman Naveah Clark off the bench. Clark provided a lift with seven second-half points, while Johnson continued to attack, adding nine more points to finish with a season-high 25 for the Arizona native.

William Peace answered every push by controlling the paint, scoring 40 points inside. The Pacers' defensive pressure kept Mary Baldwin from finding a consistent rhythm, forcing 21 turnovers and collecting 13 steals.

Mary Baldwin will play its final home game before the new year Tuesday at home against N.C. Wesleyan, with tipoff set for 3 p.m.