Box Score


DANVILLE, Va. — Averett dispatched Hollins University 3-0 on Tuesday night in non-conference volleyball action at the Grant Center. The Cougars won 25-10, 25-19, 25-21.

Hollins (0-6) grabbed an early lead in the opening set, but Averett (4-1) rebounded to take control and go ahead 20-8 before finishing off Hollins. The Cougars also started slow in the second set before pulling away down the stretch.

With almost a whole new lineup, Averett started the final set with a 10-4 advantage before Hollins closed the gap to 21-20. Averett won five of the next six points to seal the win.

Averett's Allison Sparks had nine kills in two sets to lead the Cougars. Jesse Jones added 23 assists and reigning USA South Defensive Player of the Week Paige Aaron notched 15 digs.

Mandi McDade led Hollins with six kills.

Averett returns to action on Friday in a tournament at Washington & Lee University.