The Game: Averett University (3-20, 1-13 ODAC) vs. Virginia Weslyan University (5-16, 1-13 ODAC)
Time: Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. (Grant Center, Danville, Va.)
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Game Notes: Averett vs. Virginia Wesleyan
Digital Game Program: Averett vs. Virginia Wesleyan
The Series: Virginia Wesleyan leads the all-time series 17-2 versus Averett, including its most recent win just a month prior in Virginia Beach, 66-58.
Averett at a Glance: It was a hard-fought and truly scrappy battle between Averett and Guilford on Wednesday night, but the Cougars ran out of steam, as the Quakers pulled away in the fourth quarter to win, 78-53.
DaiShaundria Giggetts scored a team-high 18 points and had five swipes, while
Jaa Brown corralled eight boards.
Virginia Wesleyan at a Glance: In a makeup contest due to inclement weather, Virginia Wesleyan lost at Lynchburg on Thursday night, 72-49. Tying the game up at 27 apiece in the third quarter, the Marlins were unable to capitalize, as the Hornets broke away and never looked back, using their momentum to win by the convincing margin. Bre Robinson led Virginia Wesleyan with 17 points, with seven rebounds and two steals.