The Match: Averett University (19-5, 9-3 USA South) vs. Southern Virginia University (19-4, 10-2 USA South)
Times: Thursday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. (Knight Arena, Buena Vista, Va.)  
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The Series: Averett is 15-6 all-time against Southern Virginia dating back to 1998. The Cougars ended a four-match skid against the Knights with a 3-1 win over Southern Virginia in Danville earlier this season on Sept. 29.
Averett at a Glance: The Cougars are riding a seven-match win streak following a 3-0 win at Eastern Mennonite University in their final non-conference matchup of the season on Tuesday. Thursday's meeting with Southern Virginia is a key matchup for the Cougars, who are 9-3 in conference play behind Southern Virginia, which is in a three-way tie for first place at 10-2 with Meredith College and William Peace University.
Southern Virginia at a Glance: The Knights have won eight of their last nine matches. The only blemish was a 3-1 loss to Meredith last Saturday. Southern Virginia answered by beating William Peace 3-2 later in the day.