Box Score
Box Score


RALEIGH, N.C. — Averett senior Kyana Smith matched her career-high with 21 points, but the Cougars couldn't overcome a bad first half in a 75-63 loss at Peace College on Saturday afternoon.

Averett (10-13, 6-10 USA South) shot less than 27 percent from the floor in the first half and fell behind early. Peace (3-20, 2-14 USA South) used Averett's offensive struggles to its advantage and built a 44-28 lead by halftime. The Pacers shot better than 54 percent in the first half.

The Cougars methodically chipped away at Peace's lead and got within eigth points in the final minutes before the Pacers eventually pulled away.

Krystal Williams led Peace with 20 points.

Smith added nine rebounds to go with her 21 points, which matched her career-high set earlier this season. Senior Kaneshia Slade scored 11 points and nabbed 12 rebounds.

Averett, which has dropped seven in a row, will host Greensboro College at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Grant Center. The Cougars will honor their four seniors before the game.