Box Score


STAUNTON, Va. — Averett sophomore Ashley Washington recorded her fourth consecutive double-double as the Cougars held off Mary Baldwin College for a 66-60 victory on Sunday. Washington finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds as Averett notched its first four-game winning streak in the program's recent history.

Averett (7-3, 3-0 USA South) made five of its 11 3-point shots in the first half and took a 34-25 lead entering halftime. Mary Baldwin (3-8, 1-5 USA South) outscored Averett by three points in the second half, but it wasn't enough to overcome the first-half deficit.

Senior Taylor Poirier added 16 points and freshman Liz Martin matched her career-high with 12 points. Washington, meanwhile, is averaging 17 points and 11.8 rebounds over the past four games.

Iiesha Ricks, Christie Hamilton and Kara Hawkins each scored 10 points for Mary Baldwin. Hawkins also grabbed 11 boards.

Averett returns to action on Tuesday at home against Ferrum College at 5:30 p.m.