Box Score
Box Score


LYNCHBURG, Va. — Despite more than a two-week break since its last contest, Averett showed no rust in its first game since the break. The Cougars crushed Randolph College 69-37 in non-conference action on Friday night.

Averett (6-3) opened strong despite the layoff, jumping out to a 10-1 advantage in the opening minutes. The Cougars used a mix of scoring and rebounding to build thier lead and benefitted from Randolph's 1-for-13 shooting to start the game. Junior Mette Scheiman and senior Abby Bailey scored all of their 11 points and 10 points, respectively, in the first half as Averett took a 36-18 lead into the locker room.

The Cougars held Randolph (3-6) at bay in the second half as well, limiting the Wildcats to only 21 percent from the floor for the entire game. Averett also outreobunded Randolph 57-36.

Seniors Kaneshia Slade and Liz Martin led Averett with 12 points and eight rebounds apiece. Senior Kyana Smith added nine points and a team-high 14 rebounds.

Averett returns to action against conference foe Methodist University on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Grant Center.