FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College overcame a 21-point first half deficit to post a non-conference men's basketball comeback win over Brevard College this afternoon at home, winning 63-57 at Swartz Gym.

RECORDS
Ferrum (3-7)
Brevard (2-8)

THE BASICS
Brevard opened its largest lead of the game, 35-14, with 5:44 left in the first half off a three-pointer by Qadhafi Turner. Ferrum battled back and closed with a 12-7 run to trail 42-26 at the break. The Panthers slowly chipped away at the lead in the second half, tying the game at 57-57 on a pair of Josh Dudley free throws with 1:45 left in regulation. Dudley sank another pair at the line on Ferrum's next possession, and D'Andre Mullen drained four free throws in the waning moments for the win.

KEY STATS
Ferrum: Rashad Reed 20 pts; Dudley 16 pts, 15 reb
Brevard: Stevie Williams 17 pts; Shelby Parris 12 pts

COACH'S THOUGHTS
"It was not the way we wanted to start, but it was nice to play well in the second half and battle back from a big deficit to win," said Head Coach Tyler Sanborn. "We have to come out with more energy and focus to be able to compete consistently within our league. Hopefully our seniors and captains can lead that charge and this will be a turning point in our season."

NEXT GAME
Sanborn's team will be back in action Sunday, Jan. 7, at home against Maryville College. The USA South game is scheduled for a 3:00 p.m. tip-off at Swartz Gym.