Box Score


MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Maryville College defeated Averett 107-68 in non-conference men's basketball action on Wednesday night.

Averett (7-6) only trailed 42-33 at halftime, but Maryville (6-6) shot 71 percent from the floor in the second half and outscored the Cougars by 30. The Scots shot 60 percent for the game, and they made 14 of 28 3-pointers.

The Cougars led 7-5 in the opening minutes until Maryville took control. The Scots led by as many as 12 in the first half until a pair of free throws by freshman Kenny Hart pulled Averett back to within nine at the break.

Maryville then opened the second half with a 26-6 run over the first seven and a half minutes. It proved to be too much for Averett to overcome.

Senior Jonathan Rumley led the Cougars with 18 points and seven assists, while Hart finished with 10 points. Senior Damien Brown also scored 10 points off the bench.

Maryville got 26 points from Greg Hernandez and 22 points from Eryk Watson. Dustin Brown and Jordan Damron each chipped in with 15 points apiece.

The Scots also outrebounded Averett 42-22.

The Cougars return to action at home on Jan. 13 against USA South Conference foe Ferrum College at 7:30 p.m.