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Averett University's Department of Athletics held its annual Night of Champions.]]>Gabrielle Griffin Kadence Woodlief Matthew Clark Nicholas Breen Night of Champions 042926Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 EST1617527https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/4/29/general-news-watch-live-averett-athletics-to-broadcast-annual-night-of-champions-awards-ceremony-at-7-pm-wednesday.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/4/29/general-news-watch-live-averett-athletics-to-broadcast-annual-night-of-champions-awards-ceremony-at-7-pm-wednesday.aspxBaseball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, General News, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Wrestling, Dance, Women's Golf, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Track & Field, Men's Volleyball

Averett University's Department of Athletics will stream its Night of Champions, its annual awards ceremony, on Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m.]]>NoC 2025-26 logoWed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 EST1617509https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-names-two-to-2025-26-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-names-two-to-2025-26-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxWomen's Basketball

Averett University women's basketball senior Brianna Sams and junior Zariia America, for their achievements both on and off the court, were honored with 2025-26 Academic All-District distinction from the College Sports Communicators, the organization unveiled on Tuesday.]]>CSC WBBTue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:00 EST1017357https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/26/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-giggetts-named-to-all-odac-third-team.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/26/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-giggetts-named-to-all-odac-third-team.aspxWomen's Basketball

Averett University women's basketball sophomore DaiShaundria Giggetts and her all-star caliber season earned her a spot on the 2025-26 ODAC All-Conference Third Team, the league announced Thursday.]]>DaiShaundria Giggetts All ODAC graphic 2026Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 EST1017250https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-endures-nail-biting-loss-at-virginia-wesleyan-to-conclude-season.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-endures-nail-biting-loss-at-virginia-wesleyan-to-conclude-season.aspxWomen's Basketball

Virginia Wesleyan University hit a late three-pointer in the closing seconds of Averett University women's basketball season finale, as they just barely bested the Cougars, 64-63 on Saturday afternoon.]]>Keira Perkins womens basketball 111125Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:30:00 EST1017234https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-follow-live-womens-basketball-heads-to-virginia-wesleyan-for-season-finale-at-2-pm-saturday.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-follow-live-womens-basketball-heads-to-virginia-wesleyan-for-season-finale-at-2-pm-saturday.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Cougars take to the court one last time in 2025-26, with a trip to Virginia Wesleyan University on deck Saturday afternoon.]]>Mariah Eberhardt womens basketball 120625Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 EST1017226https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/18/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-turnaround-fortunes-in-comeback-win-at-guilford.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/18/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-turnaround-fortunes-in-comeback-win-at-guilford.aspxWomen's Basketball

Averett University women's basketball turned a six-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter into a five-point win, knocking off US-29 rivals Guilford College on the road with a 63-58 win on Wednesday evening.]]>Jy'Lyia Mizell womens basketball 021426Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:30:00 EST1017223https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/18/womens-basketball-follow-live-womens-basketball-faces-guilford-in-greensboro-at-7-pm-wednesday.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/18/womens-basketball-follow-live-womens-basketball-faces-guilford-in-greensboro-at-7-pm-wednesday.aspxWomen's Basketball

The Cougars finish the regular season on the road this week, first with the US-29 rivalry at Guilford College on Wednesday night.]]>Zariia America womens basketball 021426 2Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 EST1017214https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-giggetts-scores-27-as-womens-basketball-wins-on-senior-day-against-lynchburg.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-giggetts-scores-27-as-womens-basketball-wins-on-senior-day-against-lynchburg.aspxWomen's Basketball

Much celebration was to be had on Averett University women's basketball and its Senior day; with from sophomore guard/forward DaiShaundria Giggetts' 27 points, the Cougars defeated the University of Lynchburg Hornets late, 65-64.]]>DaiShaundria Giggetts womens basketball 021426Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:00:00 EST1017203https://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-follow-live-womens-basketball-plays-home-finale-on-senior-day-versus-lynchburg-at-2-pm-saturday.aspxhttps://averettcougars.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-follow-live-womens-basketball-plays-home-finale-on-senior-day-versus-lynchburg-at-2-pm-saturday.aspxWomen's Basketball

Senior day and Averett's home finale are up next versus the University of Lynchburg on Saturday afternoon.]]>Elisa Harris womens basketball 020726Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 EST1017198