Box Score


DANVILLE, Va. — Averett couldn't overcome a halftime deficit as the Cougars fell to Bridgewater College 68-56 in a non-conference game on Monday night.

Bridgewater's five-point halftime lead, coupled with their 48.1-percent shooting in the second half made it hard for Averett to gain ground in the second half. Averett (8-13) got within three points of the Eagles (9-10) midway through the second half, but Bridgewater kept the Cougars at a distance the rest of the way.

Dominic Trawick and Seeger Jordan each finished with 13 points as Bridgewater shot 47.2 percent for the game. Justin Brake added 11 points for the Eagles.

Averett freshman Michael St. John, who was named the USA South Conference of the Week earlier in the day, helped give the Cougars an early first-half lead. St. John scored 11 of his 14 points in the first half as Averett took a 17-12 advantage. Bridgewater scored the next seven points to go in front, and the Eagles never trailed the rest of the way.

Averett outrebounded Bridgewater 42-39, marking only the fourth time all season that the Cougars have beaten their opponent on the glass. However, Monday was the first time that effort didn't result in a victory.

Senior Jeff Wehling finished with 13 points, tying his career high for the second game in a row.

The Cougars shot just 29.3 percent from the field, and struggled from the foul line as well.

Averett will look to bounce back when it travels to Christopher Newport University for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff on Wednesday.