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April 8, 2005


Lacrosse Picks Up First Win
Perih Nets Four Goals in 8-7 Win Over Averett

DANVILLE, VA -- The Ferrum College women's lacrosse team won its first game of the season with an 8-7 USA South Athletic Conference victory over Averett University April 7th on the road.

          Official Box Score

Freshman Stephanie Perih (Centreville, Va./Paul VI) led the Panthers with four goals, including the game-winner with 5:22 remaining in the match.

Freshman Cara Kolina (Staten Island, N.Y./St. Joseph by the Sea) had three goals in the win, while freshman Ally Davenport (Baton Rouge, La./Runnells) had a goal.

Freshman goalkeeper Jessica St. Clair (Salem, Va./Glenvar) played all 60 minutes in net for Ferrum, making six saves.

Averett (0-12, 0-5 USA South) was led by Darcie Jones, who notched all seven goals for the Cougars.  Ferrum (1-7, 1-3) returns to action April 9 with a home contest against Methodist College.
 

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