FERRUM, Virginia – In their final game of the season, the Ferrum College men's basketball team defeated Washington & Lee University 83-77, securing their spot as the 6th seed in next week's Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament. With the loss, Washington & Lee concludes their season.
RECORDS
Ferrum 17-8 (9-7)
Washington & Lee 7-18 (5-11)
THE BASICS
Junior
Gerren Jones led the Panthers with 23 points, while Junior
Alfredo Abel-Rivera posted a double-double, contributing 16 points and 10 rebounds. Senior
Charles Tart III added 18 points, and Sophomore
Marcus Willis Jr. chipped in 11 points in the win.
Washington & Lee held the upper hand in the first half, shooting 57.7% from the field and taking a 40-33 lead into halftime. The Generals extended their advantage to 51-40 with 15:41 remaining in the game, but Ferrum answered back. The Panthers mounted a 23-11 run over the next eight minutes to take a 63-62 lead, which they would not relinquish for the remainder of the game.
Ferrum shot an impressive 60.7% from the field in the second half and capitalized on free throw opportunities, making 20 of 26 attempts compared to Washington & Lee's 8 of 10 from the line.
KEY STATS
Ferrum: Jones 23 pts; Abel-Rivera 16 pts, 10 reb.; Tart III 18 pts.; Willis, Jr 11 pts.
Washington & Lee: Connor Amorosi 30 pts; Colin Ryan 22 pts
UP NEXT
Next up for Coach
Patrick Corrigan's team is first round ODAC Tournament action which starts next week on Wednesday, February 26
th at the home of the higher seed. Ferrum is the #6 seed and will travel to Salem, VA to take on Roanoke College. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM.
