Box Score


GREENSBORO, N.C. — Averett's offense went cold as Guilford College rallied in the second half to defeat the Cougars 51-41 in non-conference action on Thursday night.

Averett (4-1), trailed by one at halftime but opened the second strong. The Cougars jumped ahead by as many as six points on senior Ashley Washington's layup gave Averett a 32-26 advantage with 14:54 to play. The Cougars hung on to the lead over the next five minutes until a three-point play by Taylor Ballard put Guilford ahead 36-35. It turned out to be the start to an 8-0 run by the Quakers — one in which the Cougars couldn't overcome.

Averett shot a season-worst 23.7 percent from the floor, including just 2-for-16 from beyond the arc, as the Cougars suffered their first loss of the season.

Averett led for most of the first half before Guilford (5-3) surged to a 24-23 halftime lead.

Washington finished with 11 points and 17 rebounds, while sophomore Mette Scheiman had nine points. Junior Kyana Smith chipped in with seven points and six rebounds off the bench.

Guilford was led by Jazlyn Gibbs' 20 points, along with Gabby Oglesby's 14 points off the bench.

Averett returns to action on Saturday at N.C. Wesleyan College at 4 p.m.