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FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College totaled 312 yards of offense but was unable to overcome Delta State University, falling 24-7 this afternoon in non-conference football action at W.B. Adams Stadium.

RECORDS
Delta State 3-3
Ferrum 2-5

THE BASICS
The Panthers tied the game at 7-7 in the second quarter on a 3-yard touchdown run by Na'Ledge Wright, but Delta State regained the lead just before halftime when Drake Fowler recovered a blocked punt in the end zone. The Statesmen added a third-quarter field goal and a fourth-quarter touchdown to secure the victory. Ferrum finished with 200 passing yards, led by Mhakyi Hill's 92 receiving yards, while the Panthers' defense recorded seven tackles for loss.

Delta State opened the scoring with 8:28 remaining in the second quarter when Emile Picarella scored on a 3-yard touchdown run to cap a 13-play, 92-yard drive. The Panthers answered with 2:52 remaining in the half as Wright scored on a 3-yard run, capping an 11-play, 82-yard drive. Jon Davis added the extra point to tie the game at 7-7.

Delta State regained the lead with just 39 seconds remaining in the half when Fowler recovered a blocked Ferrum punt in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point gave the Statesmen a 14-7 advantage at halftime.

The Statesmen extended their lead to 17-7 with 2:05 remaining in the third quarter when Price Nixon connected on a 31-yard field goal, capping a 10-play, 66-yard drive. Delta State added the final score with 1:41 remaining in the fourth quarter when Picarella connected with Harrison Knight on a 4-yard touchdown pass to complete an 11-play, 75-yard drive.

Ferrum finished with 312 yards of total offense, including 200 passing yards and 112 rushing yards. Delta State totaled 298 yards, with 199 on the ground and 99 through the air. The Panthers recorded 20 first downs and converted 18 of 33 pass attempts, but two interceptions and the blocked punt proved costly.

KEY STATS
Delta State: Picarella 12-18 passing, 99 yds, 1 TD; Qualon Farrar 14 att, 101 yds; Nick Clark 16 att, 65 yds; Fowler blocked punt TB; Jordan Bradley and Davaris Pilcher 1 interception each
Ferrum: Eli Foutz 18-33 passing, 200 yds, 2 INT; Wright 12 att, 41 yds, 1 TD; Hill 4 rec, 92 yds; Rashaud Cherry 9 tackles; Jamel Alexander and Josiah Johnson 2 TFL, 1 sack each

UP NEXT
Coach Kevin Sherman's team will travel to Due West, South Carolina, Saturday, October 24, to face Erskine College in Conference Carolinas football action. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m.