The Game: Averett University (9-3, 2-1 ODAC) vs. Virginia Wesleyan University [RV] (8-4, 3-0 ODAC)
Time: Saturday, Jan. 10, 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: The Cougars are 12-35 all-time against Virginia Wesleyan since 1976. The Marlins have won the last four matchups, including beating Averett twice last season.
Averett at a Glance: Averett University men's basketball takes on Virginia Wesleyan University at home on Saturday. The Cougars are fresh off a thrilling 62-60 home win over No. 2 Randolph-Macon College, giving the Yellow Jackets their first loss of the season on Wednesday. ... Averett head coach David Doino takes on his alma mater Virginia Wesleyan and former head coach Dave Macedo. He is 2-7 all-time against Virginia Wesleyan since taking over Averett's program in 2014. Virginia Wesleyan's coaching staff also features Averett alumnus Jordan Lewis '24, who played four seasons with the Cougars and is in his second season as a graduate assistant with the Marlins.
Virginia Wesleyan at a Glance: Virginia Wesleyan, which is receiving votes in the poll after being ranked No. 12 last week, ended a three-game skid by cruising past Washington and Lee University 79-54 on the road on Wednesday.