Raleigh, NC - The N.C. Wesleyan women's basketball team rolled to a commanding 95-65 win over William Peace on Tuesday night, marking its tenth win in the last eleven contests. The Bishops showcased an all-around dominant performance, especially in the paint, en route to its highest scoring output of the season.

The Basics:
Score: N.C. Wesleyan 95, William Peace 65
Location/Venue: Raleigh, NC / Hermann Athletic Center
Records: N.C. Wesleyan (14-7, 11-3 USA South), William Peace (4-19, 3-12 USA South)

Iyania Evans led the charge with twenty points and seven rebounds, helping Wesleyan outscore the Pacers 58-18 inside. Guard Nadia Simmons controlled the tempo, finishing with eighteen points and six assists while tying the Wesleyan single-game record with nine steals. Anaya Hall and Leila Copeland also contributed double-digit scoring efforts, combining for seven boards and six assists.

The Bishops consistently applied pressure, scoring over twenty points in every quarter. NCWU's dominance on the boards was evident with a 49-35 advantage, which translated into 21 second-chance points. Defensively, Wesleyan's relentless effort forced William Peace into 26 turnovers, generating 31 points off those miscues.

Up Next:

The Battling Bishops will face Brevard on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 PM for Senior Day inside Everett Gymnasium.