ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Josh Grimard had 19 points on 7-9 shooting, including five three-point baskets in Ferrum College's 81-63 loss to NCAA Div. I opponent Winthrop University tonight at Winthrop Coliseum.

Records
Winthrop (10-6), Ferrum (7-6)

How It Happened
Ferrum jumped out to a 5-0 lead on a Rashawn Speas dunk and a Grimard three-pointer, and led 9-4 after four minutes of play. The Eagles used an 11-0 run over the next two minutes to go on top 15-9 and eventually built a commanding 53-30 lead at the break. The Panthers could never get close in the second half as the Eagles won for the 10th time this season.

Key Stats
Winthrop: Jimmy Gavin 19 pts; Joshua Davenport 10 pts; Keon Johnson 1-0 pts; Zach Price 10 pts
Ferrum: Grimard 19 pts; Speas 12 pts;

Next Tip-Off
Coach Bill Tharp's team is back in action Saturday, Jan. 16, at home against Methodist University in a USA South doubleheader. The women's game begins at 2:00 p.m. at Swartz Gym, with the men to follow at 4:00 p.m.