Pfeiffer Cruises Past Meredith, 67-44
Final Score: Pfeiffer 67, Meredith 44
Date: December 2, 2025
Location: Merner Gym, Misenheimer, NC
Attendance: 228
Pfeiffer University (5-2, 3-0 USA South) continued its strong start to conference play with a 67-44 victory over Meredith (1-5, 0-3 USA South). The Falcons used a decisive third quarter to pull away, outscoring the Angels 26-8 after leading 33-23 at halftime.
The win pushes Pfeiffer to 3-0 in USA South play, which matches their best league start from a season ago since joining the conference in 2018.
Key Highlights:
- Third Quarter Surge: Pfeiffer dominated the paint and transition game in the third period, scoring 16 points inside and adding 12 fast-break points.
- Defensive Pressure: The Falcons forced 35 turnovers and recorded 27 steals, fueling a 28-16 edge in points off turnovers.
- Balanced Attack: Pfeiffer had four players in double figures:
- Bench Impact: Pfeiffer's reserves scored 21 points, highlighted by Mya Edwards' late burst with 6 points in the third quarter.
Team Stats:
- Pfeiffer shot 44% (26-59) from the field and 32% from deep (6-19).
- Meredith struggled after a strong first quarter, finishing at 35% shooting and committing 35 turnovers.
- Pfeiffer dominated fast-break points (26-4) and points in the paint (34-24).
What's Next: Pfeiffer looks to stay unbeaten in conference play with a road game at N.C. Wesleyan on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Pfeiffer is also looking to snap a 14-game skid against the Battling Bishops. Pfeiffer's last win over NCWU came on Jan. 24, 2018 in a 66-49 win in Merner Gym.
