Box Score

LEXINGTON, Va. — Averett rallied to take a lead in the second half, but Washington & Lee University pulled away down the stretch for a 68-56 non-conference women's basketball victory on Monday afternoon.

Down 32-29 at halftime, Averett (1-3) fell behind by seven before storming back to take a 38-37 lead on sophomore Nicole Garcia's jumper four minutes into the second period. Washington & Lee (3-4) went on an 11-2 run to go back in front before increasing their lead to double-digits over the final six minutes.

Washington & Lee led for most of the first half before Averett claimed a one-point lead twice late in the first half.

The Cougars were led by freshman Brianna Taylor's career-best 13 points and Garcia's career-high nine points off the bench. Sophomore Oneka Jones added eight points and 10 rebounds, while junior Aundrea Burns tallied eight points for Averett, which placed its first game since an overtime victory over Emory & Henry College on Dec. 3.

Washington & Lee was paced by Samantha Sharman's 19 points in reserve.