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BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Averett came up just short in double-overtime thriller with host Bridgewater College as the Eagles pulled out a 106-100 win over the Cougars on Sunday during the final day of the Don Glick Classic.

Averett (1-8) overcame a five-point deficit in the final three minutes of regulation and took an 80-77 lead on sophomore Justin Pierce's jumper with under a minute to play. Bridgewater (4-6) cut the Cougars' lead down to one on Rick Maloney's layup seconds later. The Cougars hit one of two free throws to push their advantage back to 81-79, but Maloney answered with a game-tying jumper at the other end to force overtime.

The Cougars looked strong at the start of the first overtime, jumping in front 89-84 on a Pierce jumper with 2:28 remaining. Bridgewater, however fought back and the two teams headed to a second overtime knotted at 92-92.

In the final period, the Eagles took the lead on Drew Maynard's 3-pointer and never trailed from that point. Averett closed to within one point several times, but Bridgewater hit free throws late to pull away and avenge a season-opening loss to Averett in Danville.

It was a tough pill to swallow for the Cougars, who dropped their eighth game in a row despite a career-high 23 points from Steven Terry and 22 points from junior Kenny Hart. Averett sophomore Marquis Scott finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds, sophomore Nick Ford had 12 points and a career-best 10 rebounds and Pierce added 15 points and eight rebounds.

Hart was named to the Don Glick Classic All-Tournament Team for the second year in a row, along with Pierce.

Bridgewater's Maloney led all scorers with 27 points.

Averett returns to action on Wednesday at Maryville College.