ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. -- Ferrum College picked up a USA South football victory over North Carolina Wesleyan College this afternoon on the road, winning 17-7 at Rocky Mount Athletic Stadium.

RECORDS
Ferrum (3-2, 1-2 USA South)
N.C. Wesleyan (1-4, 1-2 USA South)

THE BASICS
Brian Mann scored at 7:56 of the first quarter on a seven-yard run, but the Bishops answered that with a Adrian Minondo one-yard run five minutes later to knot the score at 7-7. Dre Davis hauled in a 27-yard touchdown pass from Zack Clifford at 2:47 of the second quarter and the Panthers led 14-7 at the break. Following a scoreless third quarter, Brad Green split the uprights from 26 yards out with 5:38 left in regulation for the game's final score.

KEY STATS
Ferrum: Mann 29 rushes, 133 yds, TD; Clifford 14-29 passing, 136 yds, TD; Rod Smith 2 interceptions
NCW: Donielle Totten 6-19 passing, 64 yds; Antonio Johnson 16 tackles

COACHES THOUGHTS
"I'm real proud of our team's continued efforts over the past two weeks through two tough loses," said Head Coach Rob Grande. "To go on the road and win a conference game against N.C. Wesleyan, who we haven't beaten since 2012, speaks volumes about our players' character and commitment to each other."

NEXT GAME
Grande's team will have a bye week, then returns to action Saturday, Oct. 14, at home against LaGrange College. The USA South game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. at W.B. Adams Stadium. The game is designated "Fan Appreciation Day" and as such, all tickets have been reduced to $2.00.