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DANVILLE, Va — Averett couldn't find an answer for 20th-ranked Christopher Newport University as the Captains remained unbeaten with a 76-58 victory over the Cougars on Saturday afternoon at the Grant Center.

Averett (7-5, 4-3 USA South) remained within striking distance for most of the first half, but Christopher Newport (14-0, 7-0 USA South) methodically increased its lead to double digits late in the period. Averett junior Ashley Washington's layup with 2:35 left in the half cut the Captains' advantage back to nine. Still, CNU worked its lead back up to 40-27 by halftime.

That 13-point deficit was too much to overcome for Averett, which struggled to keep the Captains off the glass. Christopher Newport outrebounded the Cougars 48-27 for the game, including 19-7 on the offensive boards.

Chelsie Schweers led Christopher Newport with 20 points, along with seven rebounds. Jessica Moore added 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Jennifer Falin and Kelly Halverson each finished with 10 points.

Averett's Liz Martin contributed a team-high 19 points. Washington chipped in with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

The Cougars return to action on Sunday against Shenandoah University at 2 p.m. at the Grant Center.