Box Score

LYNCHBURG, Va. — The Averett women's basketball team dropped its season opener 73-63 at Randolph College on Saturday afternoon.

Averett (0-1) outscored Randolph (2-0) in the second half but couldn't overcome a 14-point deficit at halftime. Trailing 39-25 at the break, Randolph had as much as a 16-point lead as late as 5:40 to play. Averett chipped away, getting the WIldcats' lead down to 65-56 on freshman DaQuila Washington's 3-pointer with 2:43 remaining. Randolph scored the next four points and the Cougars; comeback attempt ran out of time.

Randolph built its lead midway through the first half, increasing its advantage to double digits late in the period.

Averett, with its roster decimated by injuries during the preseason, played well despite a rotation of one junior, four sophomores and four freshmen. Sophomore Jessica Myers matched her career high of 13 points to go with a career-high eight rebounds, five assists and four steals. Washington added 10 points in her collegiate debut. Sophomore Oneka Jones and freshman Alexis Sollars each added nine points, with Sollars grabbing a team-best 11 rebounds.

Averett travels to Guilford College on Nov. 26 for a 5:30 p.m. game.