Box Score

DANVILLE, Va. — Averett's offensive struggles helped Guilford College top the Cougars 75-42 in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday night at the Grant Center.

The cold-shooting Cougars (0-2) struggled from the floor, making less than 20 percent of their attempts as Guilford (3-1) pulled away in the second half. The taller Quakers also outreobunded Averett 63-43, helping contribute to the outcome.

Averett led in the opening minutes before Guilford's 11-0 run put the Quakers in control. Yet, the Cougars chipped away and freshman Brianna Greene's 3-pointer cut the deficit to 23-19 with 5:05 left in the first half. Guilford pushed its lead back to 29-22 by halftime.

The Cougars went nearly eight minutes without a field goal midway through the second half, helping Guilford pull away.

Junior Shannon Smith had a team-high nine points and five rebounds for Averett.

The Cougars travel to Emory & Henry College on Monday.