FERRUM, Va. -- William Peace University battled back from a 16-point first half deficit to post a USA South men's basketball win tonight over Ferrum College, winning 65-63 at Swartz Gym.
RECORDS
William Peace (5-16, 3-9 USA South)
Ferrum (5-15, 3-9 USA South)
THE BASICS
Ferrum opened a 21-5 lead six minutes into the game, but the Pacers chipped away at the lead and trailed 36-30 at the break. William Peace took the lead for good with 3:59 left in the game on Camden Ferguson's three-pointer to make it 62-61. Ferrum trailed 65-63 with one second left in regulation when
Marcus Huff's three-point attempt from the right side rattled in and out.
Rashad Reed was there for the put-back, but not before time expired. The two teams combined for 24 three-point baskets, 13 for Ferrum and 11 for William Peace.
KEY STATS
William Peace: Ferguson 24 pts; Gupton Smith 10 pts; Trey Bryant 8 pts, 12 reb
Ferrum: Huff 29 pts, 6 reb; Reed 15 pts
NEXT GAME
Coach Tyler Sanborn's team will be back in action Saturday, Feb. 10, at Covenant College. The game tips off at 4:00 p.m. in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
