Coming off wins over Methodist, the Averett men's and women's basketball teams hit the road this weekend, starting with Christopher Newport University on Saturday. The women tip off at 2 p.m., followed by the men at approximately 4 p.m.

The Averett women (8-5, 4-2 USA South) held off Methodist 51-49 on Wednesday. They''ll take on the Captains (10-2, 5-0 USA South), who have won six straight. The two teams split their regular season matchup last season, and CNU eliminated Averett in the USA South Tournament quarterfinals. Follow the game through live statistics as Averett tries to hand CNU its first conference loss of the season.

The Averett men (9-7, 2-1 USA South) are riding a two-game winning streak following an 89-68 victory over Methodist on Wednesday night. The Captains (9-6, 2-0 USA South) have won five of their last six games, including their first two conference contests. CNU swept Averett during the regular season last year, but the Cougars dropped the Captains in the USA South Tournament quarterfinals on their way to a second straight conference tournament title. Stay updated with the progress of the game through live statistics.

Averett senior Damien Brown is just one point away from reaching 1,000 career points. Only six Cougars have ever reached that milestone.

Averett fans can follow the action through the voices of the Cougars, Tyler Williams and Tom Milstead, as they bring the game to you live. Click here to listen to the Web cast or tune into ESPN Radio 106.3 if you are in the Danville area.

Following their doubleheader with Christopher Newport, the Cougars will travel to play Shenandoah University on Sunday.