FERRUM, Va. -- Josh Dudley had 19 points and 15 rebounds, but Ferrum College fell 79-70 to Methodist University in USA South men's basketball action this afternoon at Swartz Gymnasium.

RECORDS
Methodist (14-8, 8-3 USA South), Ferrum (10-11, 5-5 USA South)

THE BASICS
Methodist led by 10 midway through the first half en route to a 46-33 halftime lead. The Monarchs led by 15 points in the second half, only to see Ferrum use a 32-19 run to cut the lead to two points on Josh Grimard's three-pointer with 5:13 left to play. Methodist used a 12-6 run to close out the game and sweep this year's home and away series, including an 81-79 win in overtime Jan. 22 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

KEY STATS
Methodist: Davion Ayabarreno 26 pts; Bryan Rouse 16 pts;
Rae Hall 10 pts; Jackson Whitley 10 pts
Ferrum: Dudley 19 pts, 15 reb, 6 asst; Grimard 19 pts; Jovon Miller 12 pts

NEXT GAME
Coach Bill Tharp's team will host William Peace University Sunday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. Prior to the game, the Panthers will honor its graduating players with a Senior Day ceremony.