DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University volleyball beat conference foe Ferrum College 3-1 on Wednesday night at the Grant Center.

Averett (25-3, 12-0 USA South) defeated the Panthers 25-13, 25-15, 14-25 and 25-18.

The Cougars cruised through the first two sets, easily putting Ferrum (4-19, 1-11 USA South) in a 2-0 hole in the match. A scrappy Panthers squad didn't go away quickly, forcing a fourth set against Averett. The Cougars responded by knocking off Ferrum in the fourth frame to win their 37th consecutive regular season conference match.

Senior Hannah Shields finished with a double-double of 13 kills and 11 digs, while senior Sarah Smoot had 11 kills and freshman Brooke Aaron had seven kills. Junior Emily Stanley added 10 digs, junior Keenan Marks had 25 assists and freshman McKenzie Miller had 15 assists and eight digs. Sophomore Harper Scollo and freshman Whitney Wood each chipped in five digs for the Cougars.

Averett travels to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Friday for a USA South tri-match hosted by Salem College. The Cougars play Salem at at 3 p.m. and Meredith College at 5 p.m.