FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Greensboro College men's basketball team fell to the Monarchs of Methodist University Saturday 98-84.
 
Just over midway through the first period, Methodist held a 28-17 lead, but the Pride went on a 9-2 run to pull back to within four. Eric Peaks Jr., who finished with 19 points on the day, led the way during the run with five points, while Kevon Meertins and Keyford Langley combined for four points.
 
Over the next five minutes, Greensboro was able to hang tight before Methodist took a 10-point lead into the break after going on a 6-0 run to close out the half.
 
Following halftime, the Pride came out on fire and quickly pulled back to within three after posting a 9-2 run. Peaks Jr. scored seven of the nine points, while Matthew Brown added the other two. Despite having the momentum on their side, Greensboro found themselves trailing 51-43 just minutes later, but Meertins drained a pair of three-pointers on back-to-back possessions to cut the deficit to just two.
 
However, Greensboro was unable to get any closer and fell by the 14-point margin.
 
Meertins finished the game with a team-leading 21 points, while Michael Phifer finished with 18 points and seven rebounds.
 
The Pride men will return to action Tuesday when they host the Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan College for senior day. For more information on Greensboro College men's basketball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.