RALEIGH, N.C. -- Marvin Wilson and Alek Ayer had 13 points each to lead Ferrum College to a 70-65 USA South men's basketball road win over William Peace University tonight at the Hermann Athletic Center.

Records
Ferrum (12-10, 7-4 USA South), William Peace (9-14, 4-8 USA South)

How It Happened
The two teams played evenly in the first half with the Panthers clinging to a 17-15 lead at the 6:20 mark. Ferrum went on a 16-0 run that started with a Marvin Wilson three-pointer and ended with a Wilson layup at 1:12 to make it a 33-15 game. Wilson hit a three-pointer with 17:22 left in the second half to give the Panthers their largest lead at 42-22. The Pacers battled back to get within a point at 66-65 on Sam Johnson's three-pointer with 11 seconds left in regulation. Wilson and Ayer each knocked down two free throws in the waning seconds to seal the win.

Key Stats
Ferrum: Wilson 13 pts; Ayer 13 pts; Rashawn Speas 12 pts; KeAndre' Robinson 11 pts, 9 reb
William Peace: Chris Thomas 28 pts; Johnson 10 pts

Next Tip-Off
Coach Bill Tharp's team will be back in action Saturday, Feb. 13, at home against USA South leader North Carolina Wesleyan College. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. at Swartz Gym.