DANVILLE, Va. — Averett took advantage of 55 turnovers as the Cougars dominated Hollins University for an 81-24 victory on Saturday at the Grant Center in the season-opener for both schools.

Averett (1-0) opened the game on a 13-0 run and never looked back. The Cougars shot 42.5 percent from the floor and outscored Hollins 54-14 on points off turnovers.

Junior Kristyn Wharton led all scorers with 17 points and also had six rebounds. Sophomore Ashley Washington chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds and five steals as every Averett player scored at least two points. Junior Imari Garner and senior Nikki Huffman led the Cougars in rebounds, with nine and seven boards, respectively.

Emily Long led Hollins (0-1) with eight points.

The Cougars also out-rebounded Hollins 49-25.

Averett returns to action on Monday at Salem College at 7 p.m.