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FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College split a USA South Athletic Conference softball doubleheader with Covenant College, losing the opener 4-3 and winning the nightcap 8-6 this afternoon at Panther Field.

Records
Ferrum (7-3, 4-2 USA South), Covenant (8-7-1, 3-5 USA South)

How It Happened
Covenant erased a 3-0 deficit in game one by scoring four runs in the seventh inning, then held on for the win. In game two, Ferrum led 4-1 after three innings and 8-2 after six innings. The Scots scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning, but Ferrum was able play enough defense to escape with the win.

Key Stats
Ferrum game 1: Courtney Rudd (L, 4-1) 7 inn, 9 hits, 4ER, 2 walks, 6K; Cheyenne Strickland 2-3, triple, run; Lindsey Slover 2 -4, double, 3 RBI
Covenant game 1: Cris Gant (W, 3-1) 7 inn, 7 hits, 3 ER, 4 walks, 5K; Morgan Lane 3-42 RBI
Ferrum game 2: Amanda Roberts (W, 3-2) 7 hits, 2 ER, 0 walks, 0K; Aiyana Lew 2-4, 2 doubles, run, RBI; Slover 2-4double, run, RBI
Covenant game 2: Gant (L, 3-12), 5.2 inn, 9 hits, 8 ER, 3 walks, 2K; Kat Andrews 3-4, RBI

Back to the Park
Coach Gerald Culler's team will be back in action Sunday, March 13, at home against Roanoke College. The non-conference doubleheader is scheduled to get underway at 1:30 p.m. at Panther Field.