Box Score

ASHLAND, Va. — Averett led early, but Randolph-Macon College dealt the Cougars a 21-6 non-conference loss on Saturday.

Averett (0-2) took a 3-0 lead on freshman Ryan Ristaino's 22-yard field goal late in the first quarter. However, Randolph-Macon (1-1) responded on its ensuing drive to take the lead. Yellow Jackets quarterback Zac Naccarato broke away for a 70-yard touchdown run, and Randolph-Macon was successful on a two-point conversion to go in front 8-3.

Ristaino trimmed Averett's deficit to 8-6 with a 35-yard field goal in the second quarter.

Randolph-Macon added to its lead in the third quarter when Naccarato found Conor Moe for a 6-yard touchdown. The Yellow Jackets added another score in the fourth on Naccarato's 1-yard run.

Randolph-Macon limited Averett to only 143 yards of offense to help seal the win.

Averett will look to rebound at home next Saturday against Guilford College at 1 p.m.