FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College led early, then hung on for a non-conference women's flag football win at home over Gallaudet University, winning 13-12 this afternoon at W.B. Adams Stadium.

RECORDS
Ferrum 13-3
Gallaudet 7-1

THE BASICS
After a scoreless opening quarter, Ferrum broke through in the second when Payson Shreeve found a wide open Zy'Breayziah Alexander. Alexander lateraled the ball to Macy Taylor, who raced over half the length of the field for a touchdown to give the Panthers a 6-0 lead.

Ferrum added to its its side the of the the scoreboard late the second quarter when the defense came up with a crucial play, converting a turnover into points. Taylor converted a one-yard rush for her second score of the day with 55 seconds left in the quarter, and the ensuing PAT attempt was good, to give Ferrum a 13-0 lead at the break.

Gallaudet responded in the third quarter with a sustained scoring drive to cut the deficit to 13-6, then added another touchdown early in the fourth quarter to pull within a point. Ferrum's defense held firm down the stretch, preserving the win.

KEY STATS
Passing: Shreeve 32-50, 248 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing: Taylor 2-16, 1 TD; Kimmons 1-4
Receiving: Taylor 9-72, 1 TD; Kimmons 4-64; Pitzer 5-28; Hiers 9-24; Alexander 1-6
Defense: 4 INT (DaniLynn Bonilla 2, Samantha Pitzer 1, Anastasia Rogers 1); Gracious Wise 5 sacks

UP NEXT
Coach Garrett Roth's squad will be back in action Wednesday, April 8, at home against Lees-McRae College. The Conference Carolinas matchup is scheduled for a 4:00 p.m. start at W.B. Adams Stadium.