Box Score


GREENSBORO, N.C. — Averett couldn't overcome a big first-half run by Greensboro College as the Cougars lost to the unbeaten Pride 70-49 on Saturday at Hanes Gym.

Averett (7-4, 3-2 USA South) led 13-11 midway through the first half, but Greensboro (11-0, 6-0 USA South) rattled off a 19-1 run in a four-minute span to take control. Averett, which trailed 45-21 at the half, couldn't make up the ground in the second half.

The loss gave Averett its first losing streak of the season as Greensboro, which is receiving votes in the D3Hoops.com poll, remained perfect.

Liz Martin had a team-best 13 points, while Kaneshia Slade finished with 11 points. Ashley Washington added seven points and seven rebounds.

Greensboro got 20 points and six rebounds from Danielle Duncan, but received an even bigger boost from Chevena Pickard's 17 points and six rebounds off the bench.

Averett will look to rebound at Peace College on Monday at 7 p.m.