LaGRANGE, Ga. -- Ferrum College fell 76-71 to LaGrange College in USA South men's basketball action this afternoon at Mariotti Gym. The loss is Ferrum's first this season in league play.

RECORDS
LaGrange (9-7, 2-3 USA South), Ferrum (8-7, 3-1 USA South)

THE BASICS
Ferrum held a one-point lead, 33-32 at the break, only to see LaGrange go on a 32-22 run in the second half and take a 64-55 lead. Ferrum cut it to 72-71, but LaGrange scored the final four points down the stretch.

KEY STATS
LaGrange: Olson 23 pts, 7 reb; Alex Bonner 17 pts; Elijah Adedoyin 14 pts
Ferrum: Josh Grimard 27 pts, 5 3FG; D.J. Christian 11 pts, 12 reb

NEXT GAME
Coach Bill Tharp's team will be back in action Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Averett University. The USA South game tips off at 7 p.m. in Danville, Virginia.