FLORENCE, S.C. -- Ferrum College's volleyball team traveled to Francis Marion University Wednesday, October 8, for a showdown with the top-ranked team in Conference Carolinas standings, falling 3-1.

Set scores were 19-25, 25-17, 25-5, 25-13 at Smith University Center. 

RECORDS
Francis Marion 10-7, 8-0 CC
Ferrum 2-12, 0-10 CC

THE BASICS
Ferrum came out of the gates hot, taking a 12-7 lead on an FMU bad set, then went up 18-12 on a Catherine Bennett kill. Danielle Worthy's service ace on set point gave Ferrum the first set for a 1-0 lead. 

The Patriots roared back in taking three straight sets to remain unbeaten in Conference Carolinas play at 8-0. 

KEY STATS
FMU: Caroline Lucas 18 kills; Medelyn Gartner 12 kills; Katie Kemp 10 kills; Mya Mendoza 24 asst
Ferrum: Bennett 14 kills, 7 digs; Harleigh Propst 22 asst, 12 digs; Angela Castillo 25 digs

UP NEXT
Coach Shelbylynn Adair's team will be back in action Friday, October 10, at Virginia Union University. The non-conference match is scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. start in Richmond, Virginia.