Box Score

DANVILLE, Va. — Averett's volleyball team remained unbeaten at home, rolling past conference foe Methodist University 3-0 on Tuesday night at the Grant Center. The Cougars won 25-21, 25-22 and 25-20.

Averett (15-6, 9-1 USA South) improved to 9-0 on its home floor with its second win of the season over Methodist (9-11, 4-4). 

The Cougars jumped on Methodist early, taking a 7-1 lead in the opening set. The Monarchs came back to tie it 7-7 before Averett built its lead back up to eight points before holding off Methodist late.

Methodist opened with a 6-3 lead in Set 2. Averett eventually regained its form midway through to take a 17-15 advantage, but the Monarchs battled back to go in front 22-20. The Cougars rallied to win the final five points to take the game and a 2-0 lead in the match.

Averett methodically built its lead in the final frame and held off the Monarchs after they closed the gap to 22-19 late.

Senior Allison Sparks led Averett with a double-double of 18 kills and 14 digs. Senior Megan Sawyer added 14 kills and nine digs. Sophomore Katelyn Holley totaled a 11 digs, while junior Nicole Barringer had 35 assists and 10 digs. Senior Sarah Sparks added four kills and four blocks.

Averett, which leads the USA South Conference's North Division standings, returns to action on Friday when it travels to play non-conference foe Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista, Va., at 6 p.m.