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DANVILLE, Va. — The Averett women's basketball team sent its seniors out with a win in their final home game in a 72-61 victory over Meredith College on Saturday at the Grant Center.

Although Meredith (7-16, 3-13 USA South) grabbed the lead midway through the second half, Averett (7-15, 6-9 USA South) answered to go back in front 57-53. Senior Mette Scheiman, the program's all-time 3-point shooter, fittingly drained a crucial shot from beyond the arc to extend Averett's lead to 60-53 moments later and give the Cougars a needed boost for the final three minutes. Meredith got within four in the final minutes, but Averett sank its free throws down the stretch to hold on for the USA South Conference win.

Scheiman finished with a season-high 22 points.

Prior to the game, Scheiman and fellow seniors Molly Nanney and Caroline Young were honored as part of the Senior Day ceremonies. Nanney finished with four points while matching her career high of five rebounds and dishing out a career-best six assists. Young added eight points and five rebounds.

Averett also got help from sophomore Aundrea Burns, who scored a career-best 12 points, and freshman Oneka Jones, who had a career-high 12 points to go with 10 rebounds for her first career double-double.

Averett and Meredith battled throughout the first half before the Cougars grabbed a 34-27 lead by halftime. The Avenging Angels made a run early in the second half to take a 44-40 lead before the Cougars recovered.

McKenzi Edwards led Meredith with 18 points and five assists, while Bryana Holmes finished with 10 points.

Averett finishes its regular season slate on the road, beginning Wednesday at N.C. Wesleyan College.