Box Score

DANVILLE, Va. — Averett couldn't overcome a cold first half as the Cougars dropped a USA South Conference game to LaGrange College 88-56 on Saturday afternoon at the Grant Center.

Averett (1-9, 0-4 USA South) struggled from the field in the first half, making just five field goals and shooting 22.7 percent as LaGrange (8-6, 2-3 USA South) cruised out to a 36-17 halftime lead. The Cougars improved in the second half, shooting 48.4 percent after halftime. However, Averett couldn't overcome the large first-half deficit.

LaGrange also used its size to its advantage, outrebounding Averett 54-25.

Averett was led by freshman Brianna Taylor's 13 points in her first collegiate start. Sophomore Micah Andrews added a career-high nine points and sophomore Nicole Garcia also chipped in with nine points. Sophomore Oneka Jones finished with six points and eight rebounds while freshman Lauren Cami added a career-high five points off the bench.

Five LaGrange players, let by Shaye Butler's 18 points, scored in double figures. Butler, who had 10 rebounds, recorded a double-double, as did Alex Wilson, who finished wirh 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Averett will look to break its current skid against conference newcomer Huntingdon College on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Grant Center.