Box Score


FERRUM, Va. — Ferrum used a big run in the first half to take the lead and the Panthers didn't let up in the second half on their way to a 69-52 victory over Averett on Wednesday night.

Despite trailing early on, Averett (11-8, 7-5 USA South) took a 17-12 lead on a breakaway layup by senior Nikki Huffman with nine minutes to go in the first half. Ferrum (14-4, 10-1 USA South) then went on an 18-0 run to go back in front and finished the half with a 34-22 lead at the break.

The Cougars cut the deficit to 10 on an Ashley Washington layup with 14:26 to play, but they couldn't get any closer. 

The Panthers shot 48 percent from the floor and went 7-for-13 from beyond the arc. Averett, meanwhile, struggled to find consistency on offense thanks to 27 turnovers.

Washington led Averett with 19 points and seven rebounds, while senior Taylor Poirier finished with 15 points. 

Brittney Bullock scored 15 points for the Panthers, who also got 12 points from Tonya Wright and 11 points from Caprice Laws.

Averett returns to action on Saturday at home against Greensboro College at 2 p.m.