Box Score
Box Score


RALEIGH, N.C. — Senior Kyana Smith had a career-high 20 points along with 12 rebounds to help Averett beat Meredith College 75-66 in their USA South Conference opener on Wednesday night.

The win is the third in a row for Averett (3-2, 1-0 USA South), which rallied from a 35-30 deficit at halftime. The Cougars used a 14-3 run to start the second half and never looked back. Junior Mette Scheiman added 18 points and seven rebounds, while senior Kaneshia Slade had nine rebounds and four points. The Cougars also got help from their bench. Senior Abby Bailey finished with 10 points and sophomore Shannon Smith added 13 rebounds and seven points.

Averett outrebounded Meredith (1-2, 0-1 USA South) 51-36.

The Cougars and Avengin Angels were tied 23-23 before Meredith went on a 9-0 run to grab the lead that stood until early in the second half.

The Cougars host Shenandoah University on Saturday at 2 p.m.