Box Score


BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Averett watched its lead disappear as Bridgewater College rallied in the second half to hand the Cougars a 69-57 loss on Tuesday night.

Averett (2-1) led by four points at halftime, but that lead was quickly erased by the Eagles (2-1) in the first five minutes of the second half. Kristin Bosserman tied the game at 35-35 with a layup and gave Bridgewater its first lead of the game with a 3-pointer less than a minute later.

Although the Eagles inched ahead, the Cougars stayed within striking distance. Averett tied the game several times down the stretch, including one final time at 56-56 with 2:46 to play. However, Averett's offense went cold in the final minutes as Bridgewater outscored the Cougars 13-1 to end the game.

Despite the loss, junior Ashley Washington recorded her third double-double of the season with 23 points and 15 rebounds. Sophomore Liz Martin added 17 points and eight rebounds.

The Cougars took a 30-26 lead into the locker room. Freshman Mette Scheiman scored all 12 of her points before the break.

Jordan Burkholder led Bridgewater with 19 points, while Bosserman finished with 13 points.

Averett returns to action on Saturday at 2 p.m. when the Cougars open their home schedule against Piedmont College at the Grant Center.