Box Score

DANVILLE, Va. — Averett's halftime lead slipped away as Greensboro rallied to beat the Cougars 56-48 in their USA South Conference opener on Saturday afternoon at the Grant Center.

Averett (1-3, 0-1 USA South), which shot nearly 42 percent in the first half, enjoyed a 27-20 lead over Greensboro (2-2, 1-0 USA South) at the break. The Pride used an 8-0 run early in the second half to erase the deficit before taking the lead.

Averett freshman Jessica Myers tied the game at 36-36 with a pair of free throws with 12:37 to play, but Greensboro mounted a 12-1 run over the next five minutes to take control of the game. Averett senior Mette Scheiman, who led the Cougars with 18 points, scored five quick points to pull her team back within six before Greensboro held Averett off down the stretch.

The Cougars' defense limited Greensboro to 24.2 percent shooting (8 for 23) in the first half. The Pride responded by shooting 46.9 percent (15 for 32) in the second period. Greensboro's Bianca Richburg scored 20 of her game-high 25 points in the second half. She also led the way with 16 rebounds.

Junior Shannon Smith added eight points and seven rebounds for the Cougars.

Averett returns to action on Sunday when it hosts conference foe Methodist University at 2 p.m. at the Grant Center.