Box Score


FERRUM, Va. — Ferrum College handed Averett a 95-68 loss in both teams' USA South Conference opener on Wednesday night at Swartz Gym.

Averett (2-12, 0-1 USA South) came out with a lot of energy early, matching the Panthers, who are receiving votes in the D3Hoops.com poll. After Ferrum's Derek Mitchell checked out of the game with two early fouls, Averett took advantage of the big man's absence.  The Cougars, however, could never grab the lead despite tying the game numerous times.

Ferrum (12-1, 1-0 USA South) used the momentum from a Mitchell alley oop slam to help the Panthers put some distance on Averett late in the first half as they took a 43-29 advantage into the break.

Ferrum kept rolling in the second half, pushing its second-half lead to as much as 33 points with 3:46 remaining.

Daryl Hart led Ferrum with 19 points, Mitchell had 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Lamont King and Marcus Mayo each scored 12 points. Keith Crump added 10 points and 14 assists.

Kenny Hart finished with 19 points to lead Averett, which also got 10 points from Justin Pierce. Both Hart and Pierce finished with five rebounds.

Averett returns to action at Greensboro College on Saturday at 4 p.m. following the women's contest.