GREENSBORO, N.C. – Senior Simeon Howard led Greensboro College with 26 points and seven rebounds, and Donavan Griffith tied a school record with seven blocks, as the Pride defeated the Ferrum College Panthers Wednesday in men's basketball, 72-57.
 
Greensboro (15-9, 9-4 USA South) raced out to a 16-2 lead. Parris Scales recorded nine of his 18 points during the run, while Trevin Miller tallied five points. David Leaman also recorded one basket.
 
Ferrum (12-12, 7-6 USA South) then used a 10-0 run to pull within 16-12.
 
The Pride answered with a 12-4 run to extend its margin to 28-16 with eight minutes left in the half. Christopher Corbin sank a pair of free throws to start the spurt before Donavan Griffith and Scales electrified the capacity crowd with back-to-back dunks.
 
Greensboro continued its momentum as Simeon Howard hit a jumper just before halftime to give the Pride a 41-29 lead.
 
The two teams traded baskets early in the second half before the Panthers pulled within 53-47 with 10:25 left.
 
Following a Ferrum foul in the final minute, seniors Miller, Leaman, Scales, and Howard exited Mayo C. Harlow Memorial Court for the final time to a standing ovation from the Pride faithful.
 
Torrence Outing then connected on two free throws to help secure the 15-point victory.
 
"I am really happy with the way that our team played tonight," Head Bryan Galuski said. "I am even more excited for our seniors to go away from here with a win.
 
"We were able to feed off the emotions of the Senior Day festivities at the beginning, before playing a strong second half."
 
Scales also pulled down seven boards.
 
The Pride men will return to action at 5 p.m. Saturday when they travel to William Peace University. For more information on Greensboro College men's basketball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.