The Match: Averett University (6-9, 3-0 USA South) vs. Salem College (7-5, 3-0 USA South)
Time: Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. (Grant Center, Danville, Va.)
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The Series: Dating back to 1987, Averett is 14-2 against Salem. During that span, Averett had a 12-match winning streak.
Averett at a Glance: The Cougars have opened conference play with three consecutive wins. Following a 3-1 road win at Meredith College last Wednesday, Averett beat Methodist University 3-1 on Saturday, followed by a 3-2 win over N.C. Wesleyan College that afternoon. The Cougars got several solid performances during that span, including play at setter by junior
McKenzie Miller, who was
named the USA South Conference's Player of the Week on Monday.
Salem at a Glance: The Spirits have won their last four matches, including three in conference play. On Saturday, Salem topped Mary Baldwin University 3-1 and William Peace University 3-0.