DANVILLE, Va. -- Darren Major scored 10 points as Ferrum College fell 57-51 to Averett University in USA South Athletic Conference men's basketball action tonight at the Grant Center.

Records
Averett (13-4, 4-2 USA South), Ferrum (7-10, 2-4 USA South)

How It Happened
The two teams played even in the first half, with the Cougars holding a 30-28 lead at the break. Major's jumper with 9:49 left to play gave the Panthers a 41-38 lead, but Averett used a 19-10 run to close out the game. Averett out-rebounded Ferrum 37-28. The two teams shot a dismal 2-17 (Ferrum 2-8, Averett 0-9) from behind the three-point line.

Key Stats
Averett: Carter Jones 16 pts; James Contreras 15 pts; Trevor West 12 pts; Charles Bryan 10 reb
Ferrum: Major 10 pts; Marvin Wilson 9 pts; Rashawn Speas 9 pts

Next Tip-Off
Coach Bill Tharp's team will look to snap its six-game skid Saturday, Jan. 30, when it hosts LaGrange College at 4:00 p.m. in USA South play. The Panthers then host Huntingdon College Sunday, Jan. 31, at 3:00 p.m. Both games are part of USA South doubleheaders in which the women play prior to the men.