ROME, Ga.- The Shorter Hawks will have their first conference road game as they travel to Virginia to face Ferrum this Saturday.
Game Info: Shorter vs. Ferrum
Saturday, October 4 | 1:00 PM
Ferrum. Va. | W.B. Adams Stadium
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Shorter Notes
- The Hawks are looking to get back in the win column after suffering a heartbreaking 30-29 loss to Chowan in their conference debut.
- Shorter has established an elite running attack with Lanear McCrary Jr., who leads the conference in rushing yards with 334 total.
- The Hawks also average 149 yards on the ground per game, which is number one in the conference.
- Defensively, Shorter has done well in stopping the run, allowing just 111.8 yards per game while also being ranked second in the nation in defensive touchdowns.
Ferrum Notes
- The Panthers are looking to bounce back after falling to #25 UNC Pembroke last Saturday in their conference debut, 41-14.
- Ferrum enters its first season as a Division II program after spending the previous years at the Division III level.
- Kevin Sherman is aiming to find success in his second year as the Panthers' head coach.
- The Panthers focus heavily on the run game, with Jahylyn Lee leading Ferrum with 246 rushing yards.
Series History
- This marks the first match-up between the Hawks and the Panthers.
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