The Game: Averett University (3-16, 1-9 ODAC) vs. Eastern Mennonite University (8-11, 0-10 ODAC)
Time: Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. (Grant Center, Danville, Va.)
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Game Notes: Averett vs. Eastern Mennonite
Digital Game Program: Averett vs. Eastern Mennonite
The Series: Averett and Eastern Mennonite have battled 10 times in their programs' history, with the Royals having the slight edge, 6-4. Despite Eastern Mennonite winning the previous matchup, 80-61 last February, the Cougars have won three of the past four matchups dating back to 2010.
Averett at a Glance: Emma Jones was the hero on Wednesday night, sinking a 3-pointer very late that would prove to be enough to down Ferrum, 51-49, for the Cougars' first conference win of the season. The aformentioned Jones finished with a game-high and season-high 13 points. The Averett defense forced 31 turnovers from the Panthers, a season-high for the opponents. DaiShaundria Giggetts and Zariia America tied for the most steals on the team with four each.
Eastern Mennonite at a Glance: Eastern Mennonite battled No. 17 Washington and Lee hard on Wednesday night, but ultimately fell 66-50. The Royals defense held star General Mary Schleusner to just three made field goals all night, 10 points in total. Jeriyah Osborne set a new career-high in points with 22, and Grace Burke tjoined her teammate in double figures with 11.