Box Score

DANVILLE, Va. — Averett trimmed a 21-point deficit to single digits, but the Cougars ran out of time in an 82-69 loss to undefeated Lynchburg College on Monday night at the Grant Center.

Averett (2-2) trailed Lynchburg (4-0) 68-47 with 7:20 remaining in the game, yet, the Cougars chipped away down the stretch. Several defensive stops and three-point plays helped Averett cut that deficit down to 76-69 on junior Paul Porter's layup with 1:22 to play. However, Lynchburt hit six of its final eight free throws and held Averett scoreless the rest of the way to preserve the win.

The up-tempo Hornets got out to a quick start and jumped out to a 21-5 lead in the first five minutes of the game. Averett weathered the storm and pulled within eight late in the first half before Lynchburg extended its lead to 42-32 by halftime.

The Hornets continued to give Averett trouble early in the second half, which helped Lynchburg pull away before the Cougars' rallied late.

Austin Chillemi and Manny Hernandez led Lynchburg with 22 points and 21 points, respectively. Chillemi added 15 rebounds. Xavier Parham added 16 points and five steals for the Hornets.

Averett was led by senior Marquis Scott's 18 points and 11 rebounds. Senior Justin Pierce added 15 points and seven rebounds, while sophomore Sunil Ram finished with 11 points. Porter notched his second double-double of the season with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

The Cougars return to action on Wednesday, Dec. 5, when they travel to Washington & Lee University for a 7 p.m. start.