Box Score
Box Score


CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Averett completed a two-game sweep of Johnson & Wales University with a 101-79 victory over the Wildcats on Wednesday night.

Averett (4-7) got a career-high 20 points from sophomore Paul Porter and 20 points from junior Justin Pierce. Freshman Sunil Ram added a career-best 14 points for the Cougars, who also defeated Johnson & Wales (0-17) by a score of 103-81 on Nov. 30 in Danville.

The Cougars, who led 62-38 at halftime, have won four of their last six games.

Averett also got career-highs from junior Shannon Redd and sophomore Melvin Garrison, who scored five points and four points, respectively. Junior Marquis Scott led the Cougars in rebounds with 13.

Averett returns to action on Jan. 1 at home against Bridgewater College.