Box Score


NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Fifth-ranked Christopher Newport University handed Averett a 78-36 conference loss on Tuesday night at the Freeman Center.

The nationally ranked Captains (14-1, 8-0 USA South) pounced on Averett (7-8, 3-6 USA South) early and never looked back. Christopher Newport shot better than 48 percent for the contest and outrebounded the Cougars by 20.

Averett, which suffered its sixth loss in a row, shot just 28.8 percent from the floor and was held to a season-low 36 points despite a career-high 12 points from Abby Bailey.

Chelsie Schweers led CNU with 16 points, while Barbara Davis added 14 points and seven rebounds.

Averett will look to get back on track on Saturday when its hosts N.C. Wesleyan College at 2 p.m. at the Grant Center.