Box Score
Box Score


DANVILLE, Va. — Averett couldn't overcome a first half deficit in an 80-66 loss to Greensboro College in its home finale on Wednesday night at the Grant Center.

Averett (7-17, 2-9 USA South) outscored Greensboro (15-9, 6-5 USA South) by a 33-31 margin in the second half, but it couldn't make up for the 16-point deficit the Cougars had by halftime.

Things began well for the Cougars, who led 23-20 midway through the first half. But after junior Marquis Scott picked up his third foul in less than 12 minutes, things quickly fell apart. Greensboro went on a 25-5 run, which helped them eventually go into halftime with a 49-33 advantage. The Pride shot 65.4 percent in the first half.

Averett clawed its way back, getting within 11 points midway through the second half before Greensboro answered. The Pride shit 49.2 percent for the game and made 11 3-pointers.

Averett junior Jonathan Setters matched his career-high with 16 points. Sophomore Paul Porter added 14 points and 14 rebounds, while freshman Sunil Ram scored 13 points. Scott finished with 10 points.

Damian Dixon, Andrew Porter and Devonta Davis all led Greensboro with 12 points each.

Averett travels to Christopher Newport University on Saturday for a 4 p.m. tipoff.