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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Averett junior Kenny Hart moved into 14th place on the Cougars' all-time scoring list, but it wasn't enough to help Averett upend Greensboro College. The Pride defeated Averett 85-52 on Saturday afternoon at Hanes Gym.

Hart led Averett with 16 points, giving him 838 for his career. Entering the game, he was was four points shy of 15th place, which was held by Derrick Rogers (826 career points). Hart also moved ahead of David Apple, who scored 830 career points. Hart is 17 points away from moving into 13th place, which is held by current Averett assistant coach Ryan Frazier.
Averett (2-13, 0-2 USA South) held an early advantage before Greensboro (7-5, 1-0 USA South) methodically built a double-digit lead as the first half went along. The Cougars chopped their deficit down to six when Marquis Scott's layup cut the gap down to 25-19 with 7:49 to play in the half, yet Greensboro once again pulled back out to a 37-23 lead by halftime. The Pride continued to add to that cushion in the second half.

Greensboro's damage came in the paint, where it outscored Averett 36-12 and turned 24 turnovers into 31 points.

Daren Dexter led four Greensboro players in double-figure scoring with 17 points.

In addition to Hart's 16 points, Justin Pierce finished with 10 points, six rebounds and four steals.

Averett will host Methodist University at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Grant Center.