The Game: Averett University (0-0) vs. No. 7 Virginia Wesleyan (2-0)
Time: Sunday, Feb. 23, at 1:30 p.m. DH (Cougar Field, Danville, Va.) 
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The Series: Dating back to 1995, Averett is 8-23 against the Marlins.
Averett at a Glance: The Averett University softball opens the 2020 season at home against non-conference foe Virginia Wesleyan University. The Cougars finished 31-16 (9-7 USA South) last season. Averett was the runner-up in the USA South Conference Tournament championship. The Cougars return one All-America and two all-region selections. Averett was picked second in the USA South East Division.
Virginia Wesleyan at a Glance: Virginia Wesleyan opened the season with 1-0 and 3-2 wins against Meredith College. The Marlins' doubleheader on Thursday with N.C. Wesleyan College was postponed. Virginia Wesleyan, the 2017 and 2018 national champion, was voted as the favorite in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.