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FERRUM, Va. -- Alek Ayer had 18 points, Josh Grimard had 17 points and Marvin Wilson had 15 points to lead Ferrum College to an 83-74 USA South Athletic Conference men's basketball win over Maryville College this afternoon at Swartz Gym. The Panthers are on a three-game win streak.

Records
Ferrum (6-4, 1-0 USA South), Maryville (9-3, 1-1 USA South)

How It Happened
The Panthers broke a 38-38 halftime stalemate with a 25-16 run to open the second half and claim a nine point lead with 9:32 left to play. Maryville got as close as five points at 69-64 on Spencer Shoffner's free throw with just under five minutes left to play, but the Panthers closed the game with 14-10 run to hang on and win their league opener.

Key Stats
Ferrum: Ayer 18 pts; Grimard 17 pts, 8 reb; Wilson 15 pts; Josh Dudley 12 pts, 7 asst; Rashawn Speas 8 pts, 9 reb
Maryville: Shoffner 19 pts; Logan Brewer 14 pts; Emanuelle Garcia 10 pts

Next Tip-Off
Coach Bill Tharp's team will play next on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Methodist University. The USA South game tips off at 7:00 p.m. in Fayetteville, North Carolina.


(L-R): Grimard, Dudley and Coach Tharp talk about the win over Maryville.