Box Score

DANVILLE, Va. — Despite a rally late, Averett couldn't overcome a double-digit deficit in a 94-85 loss to Bridgewater College on Monday afternoon in non-conference men's basketball action at the Grant Center.

Averett (1-5) timmed Bridgewater's seven-point halftime lead down to 53-51 on sophomore JaColby Hawkins' 3-pointer early in the second half. Yet, the Eagles (5-3) answered with a 13-2 run to retake control. Bridgewater's advantage grew to as much as 16 points several times before the Cougars made one last run. Averett hit three consecutive 3-pointers, including two by sophomore Bradley Robinson to cut the deficit to 90-83 with 1:32 remaining before time on the comeback attempt ran out.

Robinson matched career highs of 26 points (6-of-8 from beyond the arc) and 10 rebounds to lead Averett. Sophomore Carter Jones also matched his career high of 18 points in the loss. Jones added nine rebounds, while Hawkins chipped in with 11 points.

A tight game early, Bridgewater stayed slightly in front though most of the first half but never led by more than 10 points before entering the locker rooms with a 44-37 lead at the break.

Ed Reddick led Bridgewater with 19 points off the bench, including 14 in the first half. The Eagles shot 50 percent (36 for 72) from the floor.

Averett travels to play Emory & Henry College on Wednesday.