Sophomore C Lauren Thurman 3-4, 2 runs, 1 RBI in game #1

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March 31, 2007


Ferrum-NCW Split Softball Doubleheader

FERRUM, Va. - Ferrum College came back from a 5-1 deficit in the bottom of the sixth inning, then scored the game-winning runs in the eighth inning to take the first half of a USA South softball doubleheader from North Carolina Wesleyan College 7-6.  The Bishops won 5-1 in the nightcap.

     Game #1 Box:  Ferrum 7, NC Wesleyan 6
     Game #2 Box:  NC Wesleyan 5, Ferrum 1

In the first game, sophomore catcher Lauren Thurman (Hardy, Va./Franklin County) went 3-4 with two runs and an RBI.  Senior DH Katie Custis (Onancock, Va./Nandua) went 2-3 with a run.  Junior OF Kryestyn Matherly (Roxboro, N.C./Person County) went 2-3 with two RBI, a run and a sacrifice fly.

Senior pitcher Laura Terry (Willis Wharf, Va./Northampton) earned the win.  She pitched a complete game, scattering eight hits over eight innings, allowing six runs (5 earned), walking eight and striking out six of the 41 batters she faced.

In the second game, the Panthers managed just four base hits, all singles.  Senior DP Katie Custis went 2-3.  Senior Kim Cox (Gladys, Va./William Campbell) pitched a complete game and absorbed the loss.  She allowed eight hits and five runs (3 earned), while striking out three and walking three of the 33 batters she faced.

Ferrum (11-18, 2-9 USA South) returns to action April 1st with a non-conference doubleheader at Guilford College starting at 2 p.m.  The Panthers then host University of Maine at Presque Isle April 3rd at 3 p.m.  For more information, please contact the Ferrum College Sports Information Office at (540) 365-4306.

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