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LEXINGTON, Va. — The Averett volleyball team ended its losing skid with a pair of non-conference wins on Saturday. The Cougars defeated Randolph College 3-1, then held off host Washington & Lee University 3-2.

Against Randolph (2-11), Averett (6-5) fell behind after the Wildcats took the opening set 25-21. The Cougars bounced back, though. Averett dominated the next three sets 25-17, 25-19 and 25-18 to earn the win and put a stop to its five-match losing streak.

Junior Allison Sparks led the way with 26 kills and 14 digs against Randolph. Senior Savanna Butts and junior Sarah Sparks added 10 kills each, while sophomore Nicole Barringer provided 54 assists and senior Paige Aaron made 12 digs and had four service aces.

Later in the afternoon, Averett carried the momentum into its match with Washington & Lee (8-4). The Cougars took the first set 25-19 before the Generals stormed back to win the next two sets 25-19 and 25-15. With their backs against the wall, the Cougars rebounded to dominate the fourth set. After getting out to a big lead early, Averett held on to win 25-22 and force a deciding fifth set.

In that final frame, it was all Averett. The Cougars jumped out to a 13-4 lead and won 15-8 to seal the match.

Allison Sparks had 18 kills and 15 digs, junior Megan Sawyer had 13 kills and senior Hannah Wetherald added 10 kills. Barringer had 53 assists and 10 digs, while Aaron made 12 digs.

Averett hosts Southern Virginia University at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.