CAREER
2023-24 JUNIOR - Saw action in 31 games for Grace… led the team with 7.4 rebounds per game… was menace on the defensive side of the floor, swiping 85 steals on the season… scored 17 points in Grace’s season opening win over IU East… had a season high 20 points against Huntington… had nine games with double digit rebounds… recorded a double double in a win against Oakland City in the NCCAA semifinals… had nine points in Grace’s national championship victory… had seven games with at least 5 steals…
2022-23 SOPHOMORE - Started in 34 of 35 games for the Lancers… averaged a career high in points (7.7), rebounds (4.4), assists (2.5) and steals (1.7)... had a season high 16 points against No. 6 Marian… had four points and grabbed nine rebounds in Grace’s first ever NAIA Tournament win… had a double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the Lancers’ Crossroads League quarter final victory over Taylor… had five steals and 15 points against Great Lake Christian.
2021-22 FRESHMAN - Played in all 36 games for Grace… one of three freshmen to make at least one start… was sixth on the team, averaging 16.3 minutes per game… scored 7 points six times… played a season high 30 minutes against Mt. Vernon… made a pair of 3-point baskets in Grace's season opening win… was a perfect 4-4 from the free throw line against Spring Arbor… had 7 points, 7 assists and 11 rebounds against Olivet Nazarene… blocked a shot in two games… nabbed 4 steals against Madonna.
PREP - A dynamic 5-foot-9 wing from Evansville Memorial High School… helped Evansville Memorial to a record of 18-5 as a senior… tallied 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 2.5 assists per game as a senior… won three sectional crowns… served as team captain twice… earned First Team All-Conference accolades for two years and was Second Team All-Conference once… represented the West Region (one of 12 players) by the Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association… was Academic All-City for all four years.
Peyton’s comment: “When I first met Coach Davis, I recognized right away how much pride he takes in his team, family and community at Grace College. He always wanted to make me feel at home because that's the biggest aspect of the team. The community is very family-like at Grace, and the coaches and players made me feel very much at home. That made my decision very clear. I'm excited about the next four years, and I cannot wait to make new best friends!”
Coach Dan’s comments: “Peyton is such a competitive player who can compete at several positions for us. She can play the wing, post up and also handle the point. She was a three-sport standout who had a very strong senior season. She comes from a storied program, and she will be a great fit for our team.”
GET TO KNOW PEYTON
Major: Nursing
Dream job: Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital nurse
Favorite movie: Anything Marvel
Favorite band or musical artist: Toby Keith
Something interesting about me: I love cows
Favorite TV show: Vampire Diaries
Life verse: James 4:7-8
Best thing about Grace Basketball: The team
If I didn’t play my sport, I’d play..: soccer
Why I chose Grace: The welcoming community
My hidden talent: Functioning on no sleep
