Box Score

DANVILLE, Va. — Averett extended its winning streak to three games after defeating LaGrange College 93-75 in USA South Conference men's basketball play on Saturday at the Grant Center.

Averett (6-8, 3-1 USA South) used a balanced attack led by sophomore Bradley Robinson's 13 first-half points to build as much as a 15 point lead before taking a 41-28 advantage into halftime.

The Cougars had to weather the storm early in the second half as LaGrange (8-6, 2-1 USA South) cut its deficit down to nine in the opening minutes of the period. Averett senior Paul Porter scored four consecutive points from the foul line to push the Cougars' lead back to double digits, where it stayed the rest of the way.

Averett, which scored 24 points off LaGrange turnovers, dominated in transition in the second half. The Cougars got a huge boost off the bench from freshman Charles Bryant, who scored a career-high 16 points, and sophomore Devontae Pannell, who netted a career-best nine points.

Robinson finished with 15 points and seven rebounds, while Porter added 14 points and six rebounds. Sophomore Trevor West nearly had a triple-double with nine points, nine assists and eight rebounds. Sophomore Carter Jones and junior Cody Stephens added nine points as well.

Averett shot a season-high 50.8 percent as the Cougars improved to 3-0 all-time against LaGrange, which joined the conference last season.

Patrick Dugger led LaGrange with 17 points and 14 rebounds.

The Cougars return to action on Sunday when they host Huntingdon College at 3 p.m. following the women's game at the Grant Center.