Roanoke College

Salem, Va. – The Roanoke College women's basketball team battled but was defeated by William Peace in the 2026-27 season opener.  

Game Information 

William Peace 62, Roanoke 59 

Records: William Peace (1-0, 0-0), Roanoke (0-1, 0-0) 

Location: Salem, Va. (Cregger Center)  

How it Happened 

• The first quarter was back and forth between the sides before the Pacers went on a five-point run to close out the first quarter.  

• RC played from behind all the second quarter, with William Peace taking a 36-27 lead into halftime.  

• After halftime, the Maroons clamped down defensively, holding the Pacers to just seven points while outshooting them 14-7 in the quarter. 

• A nine-point run for RC starting late in the third carried over to the beginning of the fourth to take the lead 46-43.  

• RC was down just three with under a minute to go but were unable to take the lead back.  

Notes and Notables 

• Ashley Fowler was just three short of her career high with her team leading 21 points. She went 8-for-15 on field goals and was 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. 

• Alicea Farmer recorded a double-double, scoring 13 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. 

• Moriah Tate was close behind with nine points. Tate also led the team in assists with four.  

Up Next 

RC will travel to take on Johnson & Wales on Tuesday (Nov. 10) for a non-conference game at 6 pm.