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Contact: Gary Holden, Sports Info. Director
(540) 365-4306

March 27, 2007


Perih Named Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week

FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College junior midfielder Stephanie Perih (Centreville, Va./Paul VI) has been named USA South Athletic Conference Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week for her part in Ferrum's three matches last week.

Perih was Ferrum's leading scorer in all three games, a 15-11 loss to Sweet Briar College at home March 20, a 19-3 road win over Trinity University (DC) March 23 and a 13-11 road win over Shenandoah University March 24.

Perih had five goals each against Sweet Briar and Trinity.  She followed that up with six goals, including the game-winner, and an assist against Shenandoah.

Overall, Perih registered 16 goals and an assist for 17 points.  She currently leads the team in scoring with 36 goals and four assists for 40 points.  Perih is now just eight goals from tying the single season school record of 44, and four points from tying the single season record of 44.  Both records were set in 2003 by former standout Carrie Conques.

Also nominated for Player of the Week honors was Kristen Conques of Christopher Newport University and Andrea DiStefano of Methodist University.  Kristin Conques is the younger sister of former Ferrum standout Carrie Conques.

 Ferrum (4-5, 1-4 USA South) returns to action March 27 with a non-conference match at Bridgewater College.  The Panthers travel to Averett University March 29 for their last USA South match of the regular season.  Ferrum will then play at Hood College April 5, and against Georgian Court University April 6 at Hood.

The 2007 USA South Tournament is set for April 13-14 in Burlington, North Carolina.  For more information, contact the Ferrum sports information office at (540) 365-4306.

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