FERRUM, Virginia – Ferrum College men's basketball team handed Bridgewater a 90-52 loss this afternoon. Ferrum started the game on a 10-2 run and never looked back. Junior Gerren Jones had a career high 26 points, hitting 5 treys on the day.

RECORDS
Ferrum 13-7 (5-6)
Bridgewater 8-12 (3-8)

THE BASICS 
The Panthers built the lead to as many as 18 in the first half. Ferrum led 44-27 at intermission. On a day where Ferrum honored its seniors prior to tip-off, it was only fitting that Ferrum's three seniors had stellar games.  Charles Tart III chipped in 17 points and grabbed 7 boards. Zavier Measmer scored 13 points. And fellow Senior Tae Allen had 9 points and 11 assists. Freshman Ashton Troutman recorded a double double with 10 points and 10 boards.

The Panthers shot an electrifying 54.4 % from the field and dominated on the boards, 42 -to 29 leading to a 16-3 advantage on second chance points. The Eagles turned the ball over 16 times which led to 17 points for the Panthers. The rebounding and turnover advantage combined with Ferrum's hot shooting proved too much to overcome for the Eagles. 

KEY STATS
Ferrum: Jones 26 pts, 9 reb; Tart III 17 pts.; Measmer 13 pts.; Troutman 10 pts., 10 reb; Allen 9 pts, 11 assists
Bridgewater: Steve Burgess 13 pts; Aaron Oates 9 pts, 7 reb

UP NEXT
Next up for Coach Patrick Corrigan's team is a home game Wednesday, February 5^th when they take on the Generals from Washington & Lee University. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM.