Box Score
Box Score


DANVILLE, Va. — Virginia Intermont College's long-range shooting helped the Cobras get past Averett 86-72 during the opening day of the Cougar Classic at the Grant Center on Friday night.

Virginia Intermont (4-2) shot 49 percent overall, including 46.2 percent from 3-point range. The Cobras drained 12 shots from beyond the arc, eight of which were by Justin Morris, who finished with 35 points.

Virginia Intermont opened with a 23-14 lead thanks to seven 3-pointers. Although the Cobras led by as much as 14 in the first half, Averett (0-2) weathered the storm and closed the gap to 33-29 by halftime.

The Cougars, however, struggled early in the second half and Virginia Intermont took advantage. The Cobras opened the period with a 22-6 run. Once again, Averett chipped away, getting as close as eight points with just over six minutes to play before Virginia Intermont pulled away.

Averett junior Marquis Scott, who missed the season-opener due to injury, responded with 25 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Cougars. Junior Justin Pierce added 18 points and sophomore Paul Porter had eight rebounds for the Cougars.

Earlier in the day, Virginia University of Lynchburg outlasted Emory & Henry College 72-69 in the Cougar Classic. Averett will face Emory & Henry at 3 p.m. on Saturday, while Virginia Intermont and Virginia University of Lynchburg will play at 1 p.m.