Ferrum's Dillon Weaver struck out seven in recording his first career no-hitter. Ferrum athletics photo

FERRUM, Va. -- Freshman Dillon Weaver tossed a no-hitter with seven strikeouts to lead Ferrum College to a 4-0 USA South Athletic Conference baseball win over visiting Piedmont College this afternoon at Panther Field.  Weaver pitched all nine innings to help the Panthers post their second win in as many days over the Lions.

Weaver's no-hitter is Ferrum's third this season.  Sophomore Jake Perkins threw a no-hitter February 1 in a 3-0 win over Southern Virginia University.  Perkins folowed that up with a no-hitter March 1 in a 13-0 win over Maryville College.  All three no-hitters were recorded at Panther Field.

Justin Cox went 2-3 with a double and two runs today.  Cox scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the first inning on Adam Duncan's groundout to shortstop.  The Panthers scored two more runs in the sixth inning and one in the seventh for the final count.  Preston Graham absorbed the loss for Piedmont (22-13, 14-9 USA South) after pitching five and a third innings and allowing three hits, two earned runs and a walk.

Ferrum (22-15, 18-8 USA South) and Piedmont will play the final game of the series Saturday, April 19, beginning at 12:00 p.m.  Prior to the game, the Panthers will hold a Senior Day ceremony to honor four graduating players.