DANVILLE, Va. — The Averett University dropped a 66-59 USA South Conference decision to Greensboro College on Saturday at home.

Averett (13-7, 7-4 USA South) jumped out to a 19-13 lead following the opening quarter and controlled a 35-25 advantage heading into the half, after shooting 43.8 perfect from the floor in the opening two quarters.

Greensoboro (11-8, 8-4 USA South) quickly erased a 10-point disadvantage with a 12-2 run to begin the third quarter, however, Averett capitalized on several late third quarter possessions to even the quarter at 44 all.

The Pride finished the final quarter with a 22-15 run as the Cougars pulled with five points of Greensboro with time winding down, but were unable to get a shot to fall.

Freshman Courtney Scott paced the Cougars with a team-high 15 points, while sophomore Camryn Lunsford added 14 points.

Senior Brooke Carthon posted an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double, while senior Ravyn Johnson finished with eight points and eight rebounds.

Additionally, sophomore Genesis Weiters added six points and a game-high 11 rebounds, also finishing with a team-high three assists.

The Cougars return to action on Sunday when they host Pfeiffer University at 2 p.m. in USA South Conference play.