The Pacers also did not see their first win before heading into the winter break Tuesday night, following a 52-30 loss to Choctaw. Pacers head coach Gerrett Spears saw what could be. “We keep seeing glimpses of how good we can be,” Spears said following the game. “We just have to put it all together.” Starting out, the Pacers seemed to have put together a tough defense, attacking the Lady Jackets (5-2) out of the gate. The Pacers kept the ball at the perimeter and forced Choctaw from taking shots. However, Choctaw’s offense slowed the ball down and remained patient with their offensive attack. “They were a very patient team, which didn’t work to our benefit tonight,” Spears said. The Lady Jackets are not like most of the teams in their division, Spears said. When the Pacers played aggressively in the past few games, they forced teams to take frequent shots. However, Choctaw slowed the game down to its liking, which worked to its benefit as it jumped to a 15-3 lead in the first quarter and held a 26-10 lead at halftime. “They do what they do very well,” Spears said. “That’s why they are a top five team in the state.” The Pacers (0-4) came out strong in the second half, nearly keeping pace with the Lady Jackets throughout the final two quarters. Senior Izzy Plunkett and junior Ashley Handing led the offense with 11 and nine points, respectively. Juniors Edith Vega, Victoriana Jackson and Zurae Robinson would also contribute to the Pacers offense with a combined effort of 10 points. But Choctaw’s offense kept consistent production and the Pacers from making a second-half run. Spears said while Choctaw’s team is talented, he was pleased with his team’s defense and effort on the floor. The Pacers and Plainsmen are off until Dec. 28 when they host the Enid Holiday Classic at Central National Bank Center.