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DANVILLE, Va. — Averett extended its winning streak to four games after defeating Shenandoah University 59-48 in USA South Conference action on Saturday at the Grant Center.

Averett (4-2, 2-0 USA South) jumped ahead early and held off a late push by Shenandoah (2-5, 0-2 USA South). The Cougars lead grew to as much as 16 points with eight minutes to play after a Mette Scheiman layup. However, Shenandoah answered with a 12-2 run that cut Averett's lead down to 54-48 with 3:20 remaining.

The Cougars' defense stepped up, shutting out the Hornets the rest of the way to close out the win.

Averett senior Kyana Smith matched her career-high of 17 rebounds and added 13 points for her fifth double-double in six games this season. Scheiman finished with 14 points and six rebounds and senior Kaneshia Slade added six steals and six assists.

With the help of senior Liz Martin's nine first-half points — all on 3-pointers — the Cougars built a 29-19 lead by halftime. Averett opened the game with a 9-2 advantage. Martin finished with 15 points and six rebounds.

The meeting was the final regular season game between Averett and Shenandoah in Danville as conference opponents. The Hornets are joining the Old Dominion Athletic Conference next season.

Averett travels to Roanoke College on Dec. 11 in its next game.