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FERRUM, Va. -- Led by four players in double figures, Ferrum College picked up an 84-75 non-conference men's basketball win over Southern Virginia University tonight at Swartz Gym. Freshman KeAndre' Robinson had 15 points on 7-10 shooting and added 12 rebounds for his first double-double this season.

Records
Ferrum (4-4), Southern Virginia (3-5)

How It Happened
Ferrum opened a 47-37 lead at the break then poured it on to open the second half. The Panthers led 69-60 at the 7:17 mark, then used a 10-3 run over the next three and a half minutes to grab their biggest lead (16 points) at 79-63. SVU's Anders Jacobson and Kevin Walker each hit a three-pointer down the stretch to trim the lead, but the Panthers held on for the win. Marvin Wilson scored 12 of his 13 points in the second half.

Key Stats
Ferrum: Robinson 15 pts, 12 reb; D'Andre Mullen 14 pts; Wilson 13 pts; Alek Ayer 12 pts
Southern Virginia: David Beaty 15 pts, 9 reb; Jacobson 14 pts, 7 reb; Aarun Rumbaugh 13 pts; Cale Thornton 12 pts

Next Tip-Off
Coach Bill Tharp's team will host non-conference opponent Shenandoah University, Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2:00 p.m. in Swartz Gym.


Coach Tharp and Mullen talk about Ferrum's 84-75 non-conference win over Southern Virginia.