Raleigh, NC--Peace closed the season today hosting a make-up match with nearby North Carolina Central University, new members of the NCAA Division I. The Pacers lost 8-1 but scored solid points against a tough Eagles team.

Congratulations to seniors Ella Dickens (Sanford, NC/Southwestern Harnett) and Lucy Mauney (Southern Shores, NC/Manteo) for closing out a successful collegiate tennis career on the Ragland Courts. Mauney fought her tough competitor Antionette Spain leading 1-0 after winning the first set 6-4. Spain gained momentum and captured set two 6-2 forcing a tie breaker. Mauney lost 10-6 in the closely fought tie breaker.

Katie Lamb (Kitty Hawk, NC/Manteo) and partner Ksenia Kulik (Moscow, Russia) picked up the lone win of the day for Peace defeating Lakisha McDougald and Ashley McRae 8-5 during the opening doubles round at the number three spot.

The senior players will lead their team in the USA South Conference quarter-final opener as the Pacers face-off Meredith College in Burlington, NC. The team challenges the Angels Friday, April 18 at the Burlington Tennis Center in Burlington beginning at 9:00am. See you on the sidelines!