Box Score
Box Score


DANVILLE, Va. — Senior Abby Bailey netted a career-high 19 points as Averett defeated Mary Baldwin College 63-52 in USA South Conference action on Saturday afternoon at the Grant Center.

Averett (10-6, 6-3 USA South) got off to a sluggish start and trailed Mary Baldwin (4-9, 2-7 USA South) by a 9-5 margin in the first seven minutes. The Cougars, with the help of Bailey, finished off the half with a 24-9 run to take a 29-18 lead into the locker rooms.

The Cougars extended their lead to 14 points early in the second half before Mary Baldwin made a run to get within 43-37 with under eight minutes left. Averett, however, used a 9-0 run to pull away.

Bailey, whose previous career-high was 12 points, finished with 19 points on 9-of-11 shooting. Senior Liz Martin compiled  a solid all-around game, finishing with seven points, six assists, six steals and five rebounds. Freshman Essence Burns added 12 points for Averett.

Averett shot a season-high 48.2 percent from the field and had a season-best 25 steals.

Shanice MIles led Mary Baldwin with 19 points.

Averett hosts Meredith College, who it beat 75-66 in Raleigh on Nov. 30, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Grant Center.