LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. -- Ferrum College earned up a 67-61 USA South men's basketball road win over Covenant College this afternoon at the Barnes Physical Education Center. The Scots came into the game as the league's top-ranked team.

Records
Ferrum (11-10, 6-4 USA South), Covenant (12-8, 7-3 USA South)

How It Happened
The Panthers trailed 30-22 with just under 18 minutes left to play, but used a 24-9 run to grab a 46-39 lead. The Scots answered with a 13-4 run to claim a 52-50 lead with five minutes left. Rashawn Speas' jumper with 1:52 left in regulation put Ferrum back out in front for good at 59-57 and the Panthers held on down the stretch.

Key Stats
Ferrum: Josh Grimard 14 pts; Alek Ayer 13 pts; Speas 11 pts, 9 reb, 3 blocked shots
Covenant: TJ Cox 17 pts; Ben Phelps 12 pts

Next Tip-Off
Coach Bill Tharp's team will be back in action Wednesday, Feb. 10, at William Peace University in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Panthers return home for a USA South game Saturday, Feb. 13, against North Carolina Wesleyan College at 4:00 p.m. in Swarz Gym.