FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College earned its first football win since becoming an NCAA Division II school, beating Shaw University this afternoon at home 14-6 at W.B. Adams Stadium.

RECORDS
Ferrum 1-2
Shaw 0-2

THE BASICS
Shaw drew first blood on Justin Wheeler's four-yard touchdown pass to Cobie Bates on third and four at 4:09 of the first quarter. The PAT attempt was blocked and the Bears' 6-0 lead held through the break.

Ferrum got on the scoreboard at 13:58 of the third quarter on Aidan Vaught's two-yard run at the 13:39 mark. Jon Davis converted the PAT and Ferrum led 7-6. 

The Panthers extended the lead when Eli Foutz hit Omarza Gray for a six-yard touchdown pass and Davis' PAT made it a 14-6 game.

KEY STATS
Ferrum: Foutz 8-15 passing, 17 yds, 1 TD; Aidan Mansfield 5 tackles
Shaw: Wheeler 12-18 passing, 90 yds, 1 TD; Keyshawn Richardson 9 tackles

UP NEXT
Coach Kevin Sherman's team will be on the road Saturday, September 20, at UNC-Pembroke. The Conference Carolinas opener is set for a 6:00 p.m. start in Pembroke, North Carolina.