Box Score
Box Score


NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Christopher Newport University built a big first-half lead and pulled away to a 62-43 victory over Averett in USA South Conference action on Wednesday night.

Averett (8-5, 4-2 USA South) fell behind midway through the first half after Christopher Newport (10-3, 5-1 USA South) went on a 14-3 run to go ahead 21-9 with five minutes remaining in the first half. The Cougars never recovered from there. The Captains, who led 29-17 at halftime, put together another run at the start of the second half to push its lead to 20.

The Cougars shot under 30 percent for the game, leading to their scoring woes.

Sophomore Shannon Smith led Averett with eight points off the bench. Seniors Liz Martin and Kaneshia Slade had 11 rebounds and 10 rebounds, respectively.

Camry Green led CNU with 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Lauren Gural added 12 points.

Averett returns to action on Saturday at home against Peace College at 2 p.m.