DANVILLE, Va. — Averett defeated Ferrum College 84-69 in USA South Conference action on Saturday afternoon.

Averett (4-8, 2-1 USA South) took the lead early in the first half before Ferrum (4-9, 0-3 USA South) tied the game 23-23 midway through the period. The Panthers held the lead by as many as five points before the Cougars regained the lead with just over four minutes left to play, and held a 39-36 lead at the break.

The Panthers managed to tie the game at the start of the second period, but the Cougars surged in front and never relinquished the lead after going back in front 55-52 on sophomore Bradley Robinson's 3-point.

Ferrum got as close as 72-67 before Averett took control and increased its lead by 15 points.

Robinson led Averett with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while sophomores Trevor West and Carter Jones finished with 18 points and 11 points, respectively.

Jamal Pullen led Ferrum with 21 points.

The Cougars host Columbia International University in non-conference action on Wednesday at 6 p.m.