Box Score
Box Score


DANVILLE, Va. — Averett's strong start to the second half helped the Cougars pull away to a 66-44 win over Peace College in USA South Conference action on Saturday afternoon at the Grant Center.

Averett (9-5, 5-2 USA South) had just a five point lead at halftime, but quickly turned that into double digits in the opening minutes of the second half. The lead grew to as much as 21 points as the Cougars dominated the second period.

Junior Mette Scheiman and freshman Essence Burns led Averett with 13 points apiece. Scheiman hit three 3-pointers to move within six of tying the Averett career record of 106 held by Laura Bowman. The 13 points by Burns was also career-high.

Peace (1-13, 0-7 USA South) led 6-0 early and controlled the game for the first five minutes before Averett made a run and took a lead. The Cougars led by eight before the Pacers closed to within 28-23 by halftime.

Averett got a boost off the bench from senior Abby Bailey, who had 10 points. Senior Liz Martin had nine points and nine rebounds, and senior Kyana Smith had eight points and 10 rebounds.

Crystal Alston led Peace with 13 points.

Averett returns to action on Wednesday at Greensboro College at 5:30 p.m.