Box Score


WINCHESTER, Va. — Averett fell behind early and couldn't recover despite several runs in the second half in a 67-55 loss to Shenandoah University on Saturday afternoon.

In a game that Averett (13-8, 9-6 USA South) never led, the Cougars trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half. Yet, Averett made several runs in the second half to put the pressure on Shenandoah (13-8, 9-6 USA South). The Cougars cut an eight-point deficit down to 37-36 on a layup by freshman Mette Scheiman in the first six minutes of the second period.

The Hornets withstood the charge and pushed their lead back to eight points before another Averett rally pulled the Cougars within two when sophomore Kaneshia Slade's layup cut the score to 52-50 with five minutes left.

From there, Shenandoah outscored Averett 15-5 the rest of the way to pull away and send the Cougars to their third straight loss.

Shenandoah's Mandy Johnston led all scorers with 18 points. Sierra Edwards added 16 points for the Hornets.

Averett got 16 points and 13 rebounds from junior Ashley Washington, as well as 15 points from sophomore Liz Martin.

The Cougars take the court again on Tuesday at home against N.C. Wesleyan College at 5:30 p.m.