Box Score
Box Score


MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Maryville College used a big second half to pull away for a 45-22 win over Averett on Saturday at Thornton Stadium.

Averett (2-5, 1-3 USA South) gave up a touchdown early in the second quarter, but the Cougars' Tyler Robertson blocked the extra point to keep Maryville's lead to 6-0. Averett responded with a 10-play, 67-yard drive that was completed by a 26-yard touchdown run by freshman Ke'Von White tp put the Cougars up 7-6.

However, the lead didn't last long. Maryville (2-5, 2-2 USA South) answered with a 20-yard rushing touchdown from Melvin Burston to go ahead 13-6, and the Scots took that seven-point lead into halftime.

Maryville scored a pair of touchdowns and a field goal in the third quarter to take a commanding 29-7 lead. Averett took advantage of a safety and a 76-yard touchdown pass from sophomore Kirkland Brown to freshman receiver Anthony Terry, which closed the gap to 29-16 with 12:28 to play.

Averett forced Maryville to punt on its next drive, but the Cougars' next drive stalled as well. A bad snap on Averett's punt attempt led to a safety, pushing Maryville's lead back to 31-16.

Maryville scored touchdowns on its next two possessions to put the game out of reach. Averett had one final touchdown, a 14-yard run by freshman quarterback Zack Tarpey with 1:34 to play.

The game featured 27 penalties, 17 of which were against the Cougars for 137 yards.

Averett outgained the Scots 346-305. White notched his first career 100-yard rushing game, finishing with 18 carries for 105 yards and a score. Terry also had his first 100-yard receiving game, making six catches for 112 yards and a touchdown.

Averett returns to action next Saturday at home against Methodist University at 1 p.m.