Box Score


GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro College defeated Averett 65-52 in USA South Conference women's basketball action on Saturday afternoon.

Averett (7-5, 3-2 USA South) took an initial 2-0 lead on an Ashley Washington layup, but Greensboro (10-1, 3-0 USA South) with a 3-pointer to take the lead, which it never relinquished. The Pride led by as many as 12 in the first half, but the Cougars the deficit to 28-23 by halftime.

Averett got as close as four points with six minutes to go in the second half, but the Pride held on down the stretch.

Washington led Averett with 18 points and nine boards, falling one rebound shy of her sixth consecutive double-double. Senior Taylor Poirier added 11 points and senior Nikki Huffman scored seven points and pulled down seven rebounds.

Greensboro was led by Dione Eccles' 27 points.

Averett hosts Methodist University on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.