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January 29, 2005


Ferrum Women Maintain USA South Lead with Win Over NCW
Panthers win 84-73 Over Bishops

Ferrum, Va.  – Senior Tara Toland (North, S.C./North) led all scorers with 26 points as the Ferrum College women's basketball team picked up its sixth USA South Athletic Conference win this season, defeating North Carolina Wesleyan College at home, 84-73.

Toland had nine assists and seven steals to go long with her 26 points.  Sophomore Aline Alzime (Leesburg, Va./Stonebridge) added 15 points and  nine rebounds. Senior Amber Triplett (Bassett, Va./Bassett) also contributed 11 points and eight rebounds, and freshman Brittany Kellam (Collinsville, Va./Magna Vista) chipped in with 14 points in the victory.   
 
After trailing 5-0 to open the game, the Panthers battled back to take a six-point lead into the locker room,  39-33.  In the second half,  Ferrum (8-9, 6-1 USA South) continued their strong play and increased the lead to eleven points, eventually winning 84-73.  NC Wesleyan (7-9, 5-2) was led by J.D. Richardson, who scored 19 points, including four three-point shots.  Kendra Brewer added 15 points and Liz Ansley had 14.

          Women's Official Box Score

In the nightcap the Ferrum men fell 82-74 to the Bishops.  Sophomore Keith Harris (Ringgold, Va./Dan River) led the Panthers with 19 points, and freshman Kenny Johnson (Beaver Falls, Pa./Beaver Falls)  had 13 points and nine assists.  Sophomore Ed Robinson (Appomattox, Va./Appomattox County) added 12 points, while freshman Rafael Holland (Palmyra, Va./Folk Union) scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds. 

NC Wesleyan (7-11, 1-5) was led by Lenny Hall's 26 points.  Roman Spears chipped in 17 and Oliver Brown had 12.  Ferrum falls to 5-13 overall and is now 2-4 in the USA South. 

          Men's Official Box Score

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