The Game: Averett University (1-7, 0-3 USA South) vs. Roanoke College (0-2, 0-0 ODAC)
Date & Time: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m. ET (Danville, Va.)
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The Series: Averett is 15-7 all-time against Roanoke dating back to the 2005 season. The Maroons have won four straight over the Cougars including a two game sweep in last season series meetings.
Averett at a Glance: Averett welcomes Roanoke to Owen-Fulton Field looking to erase a three game weekend skid against Huntingdon College. The Hawks were receiving votes heading into the series with Averett and came out ranked No. 22 in the latest poll. Sophomore
Ryan Traylor homered for the Cougars and drove in five runs over the weekend, while junior
Cody Jones finished 4-4 in Game 2 against Huntingdon.
Roanoke at a Glance: The Maroons battle Averett 0-2 on the year and currently receiving votes just outside the top-25. Roanoke lost its opening series to Methodist University, who is also receiving votes by finals of 7-4 and 8-7. Since that time the Maroons have had five games canceled due to inclement weather.