Box Score

FERRUM, Va. — Averett's two-game winning streak was snapped with a 73-43 loss at Ferrum College, which is ranked No. 18 by USA Today and No. 19 by D3Hoops.com, in USA South Conference women's basketball action on Wednesday night.

Averett (4-13, 3-8 USA South) entered the contest coming off some of its best shooting performances of the season over the last three games, including a season-high 47.3 percent against Methodist University on Saturday. Yet, against Ferrum, the Cougars' offense went cold.

Ferrum (16-1, 10-1 USA South) opened the game on a 12-2, but Averett bounced back with an 8-0 run of its own to close the gap to 12-10 with 11:17 left in the first half. The Panthers finished the half by outscoring Averett 19-4 to take a 31-14 lead by halftime.

Although Averett's shooting percentage improved in the second half, the Cougars shot a season-low 20.6 percent for the game and their early deficit was too much to overcome. Ferrum's size advantage also posed trouble for Averett on the glass. The Panthers outrebounded the Cougars 54-28.

Sophomore Nicole Garcia led Averett with 10 points, while senior Shannon Smith and sophomore Jessica Myers each added eight points. Freshman Alexis Sollars had a team-high six rebounds.

Shea Smith led Ferrum with 17 points, while Kayla Goins finished with 13 points. Katy Kipps had a game-high 15 rebounds.

Averett returns to action at home on Saturday against Meredith College at 2 p.m. at the Grant Center.