The Brevard College men's basketball team fell 70-54 to William Peace University, setting them as the fifth seed in the 2024 USA South Conference Men's Basketball Tournament. The defeat means the Tornados and Pacers will face off for the third time this season on Tuesday, February 20 at 7 p.m. in Raleigh, North Carolina. The senior class of LB Boyette, Carson Evans, Charles Reed, and Sly White was honored prior to the game. Despite a slow start, the Tornados drew within five points in the second half, but ultimately WPU closed the game with a 27-14 stretch, securing a 16-point win. WPU's 3-pointers and control of the boards were key factors in their victory.

By the Numbers
  • Sophomore RJ Johnson scored a career-high 14 points
  • Quincy Carter added 10 points
  • Timothy Pettiford notched a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds
  • Beau Bryant had nine points, nine rebounds, and 12 assists
State of Play
  • The Brevard College men's basketball team is the fifth seed in the 2024 USA South Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
  • Brevard and William Peace University will face off for the third time on Tuesday, February 20 at 7 p.m. in Raleigh, North Carolina
  • WPU closed the game with a 27-14 stretch, securing a 16-point win
What's Next

The Tornados and Pacers will clash again in the first round of the 2024 USA South Men's Basketball Tournament on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Bottom Line

The Brevard College men's basketball team faces a decisive rematch with William Peace University following a 70-54 loss, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter in the upcoming tournament.