DANVILLE, Va. -- Ferrum College split a USA South Athletic Conference softball doubleheader with Averett University, winning the opener 14-1 in five innings before dropping the nightcap 5-2 this afternoon at Cougar Field.

Records
Ferrum (15-9, 8-6 USA South), Averett (18-13, 10-4 USA South)

Game One
Ferrum broke a 1-1 tie by scoring seven runs in the third inning and five more in the fourth, in a game that was halted after five innings. Amanda Roberts (W, 8-4) scattered six hits over five innings to get her eighth win of the year. Roberts also went 2-4 with a double, a run and two RBI. Mika Smith went 3-3 with two doubles, 1 run and five RBI.

Game Two
Jessica Griffin had a grand slam home in the third inning for the Cougars to break a 1-1 tie, then held on for the win. Mary Beth Smith (W, 14-6) struck out six to get the win, allowing four hits over seven innings. Courtney Rudd (L, 7-5) struck out seven in seven innings but earned the loss. Aiyana Lew went 2-4 for the Panthers with a double and a run.

Back to the Park
Coach Gerald Culler's team will be back in action Sunday, April 3, at home against Meredith College. The USA South doubleheader begins at 1:00 p.m. and will be preceded by a Senior Day ceremony.