This will be a relatively short post. There is not a lot to say about this game. Ferrum had some bright spots, but the UNC-Pembroke Braves were just too much in most every phase of the game. When I look at the stats, Ferrum was not producing at a high enough level, and the Braves were. On offense, the numbers were not awful, but they need to out rush the opponent, and they just didn't. UNCP recorded 160 yards on the ground on 31 attempts, while Ferrum had 48 attempts, and only recorded 116 yards. My suspicion is that the Braves defense were just set up for the run, and Ferrum was likely outsized.
The passing game for the Panthers looked similar, as Foutz was 10 of 17 with 0 interceptions, but the total yardage was just 66 yards. The Panthers defense did account for 2 interceptions.
In the end Ferrum experienced some severe growing pains, and came away from this one with a score that disappointed me , but maybe gave the team something to build on. The Braves are predicted to finish at least tied for first in the conference, and they were expected to win this game. Hopefully, Ferrum will come away from this game healthy, and can take some lessons from this, that in the end will make them a better team.
Go Panthers!
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