Brittney Bullock 22 points, 7 rebounds

Jon Godsey 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals

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January 27, 2008


Ferrum Picks Up Basketball Doubleheader Win Over Shenandoah

FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College picked up another doubleheader sweep this afternoon in USA South Athletic Conference basketball action, winning the women's game 80-52 and the men's game 74-70 over Shenandoah University.

Women's Box: Ferrum 80, Shenandoah 52
Men's Box: Ferrum 74, Shenandoah 70

In the women women's game, freshman Brittney Bullock had a career-high 22 points to lead the Panthers to their ninth win in the last 10 games.  Junior Miranda Carrasco had 14 points, sophomore Tonya Wright had 12 points and nine rebounds, and freshman Kierra Parker had 11 points.

Ferrum (9-6, 7-1 USA South) held Shenandoah to just 19 second-half points, while scoring 45 themselves after halftime.  The Panthers out-rebounded Shenandoah 41-32 for the game.

The Hornets were led by Sierra Edwards' 16 points.  Alexis Hargbol had 11 points and eight rebounds, while Katherine Flint added 10 points.

In the men's game, sophomore Keith Crump and freshman Marcus Mayo led Ferrum with 16 and 15 points, respectively.  Jon Godsey added 12 points, including the go-ahead basket, a 3-pointer with 38 second left in regulation to give the Panthers 69-67 lead.

Godsey caused a jump ball on Shenandoah's next possession to give Ferrum the ball back, then made three free-throws down the stretch to help the Panthers win.

Shenandoah (12-5, 2-2) was led by All-American Onyie Onunaku, who led all scorers with 21 points.  Jeremiah Lawrence had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Brandon Bryan had 10 points.

The Hornets led much of the game, including a 65-57 lead with 3:50 remaining in the game.  Ferrum used a 17-5 run from there to close the game, it's second late-game rally for a win.  The Panthers used a 17-0 run to close out a 58-51 come-from-behind win over Greensboro College Jan. 22 on the road.

Ferrum (10-8, 4-1 USA South) won despite being out-rebounded 44-23, but shot an impressive 52% from the floor (64% in the first half) for the game.

The Ferrum women return to action Feb. 2 at Peace College.  Both teams will then play at North Carolina Wesleyan College, wrapping up the first half of USA South play.
 

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