Box Score


DANVILLE, Va. — Averett's struggles at the start of the game doomed the Cougars in a 67-56 loss to Christopher Newport University on Saturday at the Grant Center.

Christopher Newport (17-5, 12-3 USA South) opened the game with a 15-3 run and extended that lead to as many as 16 midway through the first half before taking a 40-27 advantage into the locker rooms. The Captains shot 56.3 percent in the first half and finished the game 50.9 percent from the floor.

Averett (11-11, 7-8 USA South) outscored the Captains 29-27 in the second half, but it wasn't enough to overcome the early deficit.

Sophomore Ashley Washington led Averett with 19 points and seven rebounds and freshman Liz Martin added 14 points and seven rebounds. Martin was also 4-for-4 from beyond the arc. Senior Taylor Poirier chipped in with 11 points.

Chelsie Schweers led CNU with 17 points and Jessica Moore scored 13 points.

The Captains outscored the Cougars 20-8 off turnovers and 42-16 in the paint.

Averett has lost four in a row.

The Cougars return to action on Sunday at home against Shenandoah University at 2 p.m.