Bryan Hathaway

 

The Patriots wrapped up regular season district play on Thursday night with another close loss to Niceville, falling 63-54 at Patriot Gym.

 

Pace took an early lead in the first quarter, before relinquishing it to the Eagles just before the half. But, it was the third quarter that was Pace's un-doing as the Eagles came out of the locker room and locked things down defensively, allowing Pace just 8 points in the third.

 

Justin Wright had another double-double for the Pats, putting up 23 points and 12 rebounds on the night.

 

The Pats will begin a three-game road trip on Saturday night (1/26) as they head to Catholic to take on the Crusaders.

 

At Pace

Niceville 63, Pace 54

Pace (11-10, 6-8 in District 1-5A)—Munoz 10, Mullahey 7, Wright 23, Adams 5, Bousson 2, Fruge 7.

Statistics: Wright 12 rebounds.

Niceville 13 16 18 16—63

Pace 17 10 8 19—54