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January 12, 2005


Ferrum Women Win Big Over Peace
Panthers Stay Unbeaten in USA South with 86-56 Romp

Ferrum, Va.  – Led by four players in double figures, the Ferrum College women's basketball team picked up an 86-56 win tonight over visiting Peace College.  The win keeps Ferrum perfect in the USA South Athletic Conference at 2-0. 

          Official Box Score

Sophomore Aline Alzime (Leesburg, Va./Stonebridge) had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Panthers.  Senior Tara Toland (North, S.C./North) also had 18 points and added six assists and a block. 

Freshman Brittany Kellam (Collinsville, Va./Magna Vista) scored 14 points, making her first collegiate start.  Senior Angie VonWergers (Albany, N.Y./Hudson Valley College) had eight points to go with 11 rebounds.

Tia Saunders (Lawndale,N.C./Burns) led Peace with 14 points.  Gina Lane (Jacksonville, N.C./White Oak) added 10 points for the Pacers. 

Ferrum (3-8, 2-0 USA South) led 44-25 at halftime, and out-rebounded Peace (6-4, 2-2) 42-31.  The Panthers play next on Saturday, January 15, at 2 p.m. against USA South opponent Methodist College. 
 
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