FERRUM, Va. -- Josh Dudley had 17 points and nine rebounds, both game-high totals, as the Ferrum College men's basketball team opened USA South play with a win 75-62 win this afternoon at Swartz Gym.

RECORDS
Ferrum (5-5, 1-0 USA South), Covenant (4-5, 0-1 USA South)

THE BASICS
Covenant led most of the first half, including twice by six points. Josh Grimard's three-pointer with 1:50 left in the half gave the Panthers their first lead at 27-24, and was part of a 12-0 run that put Ferrum out in front 31-25 at the break. Ferrum led by as many as 17 points late in the second half, then held on for the win.

KEY STATS
Ferrum: Dudley 17 pts, 9 reb; D'Andre Mullen 12 pts; Rashad Reed 12 pts; D.J. Christian 11 pts, 9 reb
Covenant: Patjo Twagirayezu 14 pts; Z Arima 14 pts; Berto Dryden 13 pts

NEXT GAME
Coach Bill Tharp's team will be back in action Sunday, Dec. 18, at home against Piedmont College. The USA South game tips off at 3 p.m.