By Benton Heck, Sports Information Student Assistant

HARRISONBURG, Virginia -- Ferrum College's men's basketball team dropped their final regular season game against Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) opponent Eastern Mennonite University at Yoder Arena.

RECORDS
Eastern Mennonite (10-13, 8-8 ODAC)
Ferrum (6-19, 1-15 ODAC)

THE BASICS
Ferrum took an early lead 9-4 on two three-pointers from Jamar Butler and Michael Spraggins converted a three point play. Eastern Mennonite threatened Ferrum's lead but were unable to take the lead in the first-half. The Panthers closed the first on a 7-2 run to lead 37-26 at the half. Spraggins had 16 of his 26 game-high points in the first.

The Royal's used a 9-3 advantage over the the first four minutes of play to pull within five, 40-35. Ferrum went back up by 11 after Butler laid it in and sank a jumper. Jameel Davis hit back-to-back three's for the Royals to put them down just five, 53-48. Eastern Mennonite used a 9-2 run to tie the game at 60-60 with 6:06 to go in the game. Ferrum again pulled ahead for the lead and EMU tied it back up after hitting two quick 3's. The Royals closed the game by outscoring Ferrum 11-5 to complete the comeback win.

KEY STATS
Eastern Mennonite: Tim Jones 20 pts, 12 reb, 9 ast; Aviwe Mahlong 12 pts, Mark Burkholder 5 reb; 8 pts, 5 reb
Ferrum: Spraggins 26 pts, 5 reb; James Smith Jr. 16 pts, 3 ast; Butler 13pts, 5 reb

BEHIND THE WHISTLE
"Tough ending today; I thought the guys played with energy and effort in the first half, shared the ball well, and made a lot of hustle plays which set the tone for the game. Unfortunately, in the second half they made a few shots, which got us on our heels, we never really recovered to have the same rhythm and poise as the first. Tough way to end a tough season, but I appreciate everything our seniors have done for our program. Not the way they wanted to end their careers, but I am proud that they never quit when it got hard. It says a lot about who they are as people." --Head Coach Tyler Sanborn