FERRUM, Va. — The Averett University women's soccer team fell behind early with in a 3-1 conference loss to Ferrum College on Sunday night at Penn-Roediger Field.
 
Ferrum (7-4, 5-2 USA South) used two quick goals in the first and second periods to gain a 2-0 advantage over Averett, and the Cougars were unable to bounce back from the deficit. By the time the Panthers took a 3-0 lead, Averett (6-4, 4-3 USA South) attacked the goal and found a way to prevent a possible shutout.
 
Senior defender Riley Smith scored her second goal of the season on an assist from senior forward Annalies Jobsis in the 83rd minute. Sophomore goalie Bailee Brown finished with six saves.
 
Averett takes the field again on Tuesday, Oct. 4, but will have a break from conference action. The Cougars host Bridgewater College at 5 p.m. at Frank R. Campbell Stadium.