Box Score
Box Score


GREENSBORO, N.C. — Third-seeded Greensboro College ended Averett's season with an 80-60 victoy over the Cougars in Tuesday's USA South Conference Tournament quarterfinals at Hanes Gymnasium.

Greensboro (22-4) withstood a big run by Averett (11-15) early in the second half. The Cougars, trailing 39-23 at the half, got some momentum when several defensive stops turned into a Liz Martin layup and a Mette Scheiman 3-pointer, closing the deficit to single digits.

Greensboro's leading scorer Danielle Duncan picked up two quick fouls — her third and fourh — as Averett used a three-point play by senior Kyana Smith to get Averett within 44-38 with 14:48 to play. However, that six-point deficit was as close as Averett got.

The Pride answered on its next two possessions and pushed its lead back to double digits. Greensboro made 19 of its 28 free throws in the second half to pull away and eliminate Averett.

The loss marked the end of four Averett seniors' playing careers  – Smith, Martin, Kaneshia Slade and Abby Bailey. Smith matched her career-high of 21 points and added 13 rebounds. Martin added 10 points and eight rebounds. Slade and Bailey finished with five points and four points, respectively.

Greensboro jumped ahead 17-5 in the opening half, but Averett weathered the storm momentarily. The Cougars closed to within 18-13 before the Pride finished off the half on a strong note.

Andrienne Terrell led the five Greensboro starters, who all finished with double-digit points, with 17 points. Duncan added 16 points for the Pride, who advance to Thursday's semifinals at No. 2 seed Christopher Newport University.