WILSON, N.C. - The Barton women's volleyball team (6-19, 4-14) fell to Ferrum (8-15, 4-14), 3-1, on Senior Night Friday evening in a Conference Carolinas contest at Wilson Gymnasium.

The Panthers downed the Bulldogs by scores of 22-25, 25-22, 25-22 and 25-20 to sweep the season series.

Ferrum was led by Emma Powell (Brevard, N.C.) with 13 kills while Catherine Bennett (Melbourne, Fla.) added a double-double - 11 kills and 13 assists - in the victory.

Barton senior outside hitter Bailey McIntyre (Mooresville, N.C.) had a double-double of her own - a match-high 18 kills and 13 digs - and graduate student Paige Bagwell (Kings Mountain, N.C.) totaled 35 assists but the Bulldogs suffered their sixth straight setback.

Prior to the contest, the Bulldogs honored their seven seniors:  McIntyre, Bagwell, middle blockers Madeline Hope (Mount Holly, N.C.), Bella Bianchin (Matthews, N.C.) and Gracie Howard (Kinston, N.C.), outside hitter Mattie Wells (Elin, N.C.) and libero Alaina Vrable (Steubenville, Ohio).

Barton looks to bounce back on Saturday afternoon when the Bulldogs host league-foe Converse beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Ferrum, meanwhile, faces Chowan in Murfreesboro, N.C., on Saturday at Noon.