Box Score


DANVILLE, Va. — Methodist University defeated Averett 63-57 in USA South Conference action on Wednesday night at the Grant Center.

Averett (7-6, 3-4 USA South) couldn't overcome a late deficit after Methodist (6-7, 4-2 USA South) went ahead down the stretch in the second half. Averett's three-point lead in the opening minutes of the second half didn't hold up and the Monarchs, who shot above 44 percent in both periods, jumped ahead. Methodist led the rest of the way, with its lead varying from one point to to as much as nine points in the final seconds.

The Cougars led 30-29 at the half after overcoming an early deficit to Methodist with a 9-2 run to end the period.

Liz Martin led Averett with 18 points, while Ashley Washington finished with 14 points and nine rebounds. Mette Scheiman added 10 points — all in the second half.

Jackie Lyles had 15 points to lead four Methodist scorers in double-digits. Emily Huneycutt, Iesha Hayes and Dawn Sanderson chipped in 11 points apiece.

Averett returns to action on the road Saturday at Shenandoah University at 2 p.m.