FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College rallied to take a 14-7 halftime lead, but Chowan University scored 21 second-half points to earn a 28-21 victory this afternoon in Conference Carolinas football action during Homecoming Weekend at W.B. Adams Stadium.
RECORDS
Ferrum 3-6, 3-2 CC
Chowan 5-4, 4-1 CC
THE BASICS
The Panthers trailed 7-0 after the first quarter, but scored twice in the second period to take a 14-7 halftime advantage. Chowan tied the game in the third quarter, then added two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to take a 28-14 lead. Ferrum answered with a touchdown, but the Panthers were unable to complete the comeback. Quarterback
Eli Foutz threw for 260 yards and a touchdown, while
Jycen Anciso and
Na'Ledge Wright each scored rushing touchdowns. Ferrum's defense forced five turnovers, including two interceptions and three fumble recoveries.
Chowan opened the scoring with 10:27 remaining in the first quarter when Tyler Adkins connected with Dezmond Randolph on a 26-yard touchdown pass for a 7-0 lead. Ferrum drove to the Chowan 16-yard line on its next possession, but a 33-yard field goal attempt by
Cooper Wolfe was unsuccessful. The Panthers got on the scoreboard with 4:08 remaining in the second quarter after
Emory Womack intercepted an Adkins pass to set up Ferrum at the Chowan 9-yard line. Wright scored on a 9-yard plunge into the end zone on the next play, and
Jon Davis added the extra point to tie the game at 7-7.Â
Ferrum took its first lead with just 19 seconds remaining in the half when Anciso scored on a 1-yard run, capping a seven-play, 60-yard drive. Davis converted the extra point to give the Panthers a 14-7 halftime advantage.
Chowan tied the game at 14-14 with 8:12 remaining in the third quarter when Adkins connected with Amir Alexander on a 32-yard touchdown pass, capping a 10-play, 98-yard drive.
The Hawks took the lead with 14:23 remaining in the fourth quarter when Adkins found Luke Krall for a 26-yard touchdown pass to make it 21-14. Chowan extended its advantage to 28-14 with 5:26 remaining after Altiziano Edwards recovered a Ferrum fumble and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown. The Panthers responded with 3:27 remaining when Foutz connected with
Jason Preston on a 17-yard touchdown pass, capping a five-play, 60-yard drive. Davis added the extra point to cut the deficit to 28-21.
Ferrum's defense forced another punt, giving the Panthers possession with 1:27 remaining. The offense drove 80 yards in the final 87 seconds, reaching the Chowan 6-yard line, but the Hawks held on for the 28-21 victory. In all, the Panther forced five turnovers, including two interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Womack and
Kobie Beal each intercepted a pass, while
Josiah Johnson,
Jordan Frink, and
James Blacker each recovered a fumble.
KEY STATS
Chowan: Adkins 22-39 passing, 452 yds, 3 TD; Alexander 8 rec, 191 yds, 1 TD; Randolph 5 rec, 94 yds, 1 TD
Ferrum: Foutz 23-34 passing, 260 yds, 1 TD;
Omarza Gray 10 rec, 82 yds, 133 KR yds; Womack 5 tackles, 1 INT
UP NEXT
Coach Kevin Sherman's team returns home Saturday, November 7, hosting UNC Pembroke in Conference Carolinas action on Senior Day. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. at W.B. Adams Stadium.
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