Averett took its first lead with 1:18 to play and the Cougars held on to complete a 24-21 comeback victory over Maryville College on a wet Saturday afternoon.

Danville native Hillary Wood scored three goals and Claire Armstrong added two goals as Averett crushed Mary Baldwin College 6-1 in women’s soccer on Saturday afternoon.

Greensboro had beaten Averett 20 consecutive times since 1989

Christopher Newport University was selected as the favorite. Last season, the Captains earned a share of the regular-season title with the Cougars.

Christopher Newport University was selected as the favorite

Averett rebounded from a tough weekend to demolish Peace College 3-0 on Tuesday night at the Grant Center by scores of 25-23, 25-10, 25-18. The Cougars, who were wearing pink in support of breast cancer awareness, have won four consecutive USA South Conference games.

Danny Miller, Averett’s volleyball coach, has been named the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Operations and Jimmy Allen, the men’s basketball coach, will also serve as the Assistant Athletics Director for Community Outreach.

Christopher Newport senior running back Tunde Ogun rushed for 285 yards and scored three touchdowns as CNU rolled over Averett 43-12 Saturday at the Cougar Den.

Averett falls to Greensboro and Washington & Lee in the first day of the Averett Invitational

Cougars win third consecutive game since Cody Ladutko took over as starting quarterback