MARYVILLE, Tenn. -- Ferrum College rallied from a 17-10 third quarter deficit to post a 31-24 USA South football win over Maryville College this afternoon at Honaker Field. It was the season finale for both schools, and Ferrum's sixth straight win.
RECORDS
Ferrum (8-2, 5-2 USA South)
Maryville (5-5, 3-4 USA South)
THE BASICS
The Panthers trailed 17-10 in the third quarter when
Nick Pearce's 54-yard touchdown reception from
Zack Clifford at 5:13 tied the game.
Josh Bare hauled in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Clifford at 13:36 of the fourth quarter, then
Johnny White found
Sam Martin from eight yards out on a fake field goal attempt with 5:12 left to play to put the Panthers on top 31-17.
Dre Davis scored a touchdown on a 33-yard pass reception from Clifford to close out the first quarter, and
Brad Green booted a 22-yard field goal midway through the second.
KEY STATS
Ferrum: Clifford 12-22 passing, 207 yds, 3 TD;
Brian Mann 94 rush yds, 32 carries;
Al Matthews 10 tackles
Maryville: Adam Diggs 19-31 passing, 221 yds, TD; Chris McKenzie 10 tackles
COACH'S THOUGHTS
"Great road win against a good Maryville team," said Head Coach Rob Grande. "Our seniors played a big part in this victory, both in their play and leadership. It is great finishing the season with a win to send our seniors off of the field victorious and to give our underclass some fuel for the off season. A lot of credit goes to our coaching staff. They made in-game adjustments on both sides of the ball to put us in a position to win."
