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DANVILLE, Va. — Averett couldn't overcome a first half deficit as Ferrum defeated the Cougars 72-60 on Tuesday night in both teams' USA South Conference openers at the Grant Center.

The Cougars (7-7, 0-1 USA South), who trailed 41-30 at the break, never got closer than eight points in the second half. Averett senior Jonathan Rumley finished with a game-high 23 points, but he was the only Cougars to score more than eight.

Ferrum outrebounded Averett 42-33 and outscored the Cougars 15-4 on second-chance points. Derek Mitchell led the Panthers with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Marcus Mayo added 18 points and Christian Waters scored 11.

Prior to Tuesday, Averett was 9-1 against Ferrum under head coach Jimmy Allen. The only previous loss came last season when the two programs split their regular season meetings.

Averett will hope to rebound on Saturday at Greensboro College at 4 p.m.