Box Score

LEXINGTON, Va. — Averett dropped its first road game of the season, falling to Washington & Lee University 87-71 on Wednesday night in non-conference play.

Both teams shot at least 50 percent from the field in the first half. Averett (2-3) enjoyed an eight-point lead following senior Justin Pierce's layup with 6:49 to play in the first period. Washington & Lee (4-3) battled back to tie the game less than four minutes later, then finished the half with a 6-0 run to go in front 46-42.

The Generals, who drained 11 of 19 shots from beyond the arc, remained hot after the break as they extended their lead. Washington & Lee shot 50.9 percent from the floor for the game, while Averett cooled off in the second period. The Cougars, who shot nearly 36 percent for the game, made just 22.9 percent of their attempts in the second half.

Senior Marquis Scott led Averett with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Pierce added 19 points before fouling out with just under four minutes to play. Sophomore Sunil Ram chipped in with a career-high 17 points. Freshman Bradley Robinson, who finished with six points, was the only other Cougar with more than two points.

Kevin Gill led Washington & Lee's five double-figure scorers with 21 points.

Averett travels to Bridgewater College on Saturday for a 2 p.m. tipoff.