Pride Sports Info.
Greensboro, NC -- Averett University outscored Greensboro College 9-3 in the last 2:14 to defeat The Pride, 69-63, in a USA South game at Hanes Gym on Monday night. GC freshman Luqman Tijani tied for high point honors with 17. Box score
The Pride dropped to 9-11 and 2-5 in the USA South. Averett improved to 7-12, 4-4.
The Pride led 32-26 at halftime. GC held its biggest lead after Tijani hit a jumper that put the score at 52-40 with 7:57 left. The Cougars outscored GC 29-11 the rest of the way.
Chakiris Moss (Richmond Hill, GA/Richmond Hill High School) had 11 points Adam Powell (Stuart, FL/Jensen Beach High) added 10 for the home team. Brandon Douglas and Chad Hardway both tallied 17 for AU.
Greensboro won the battle of the boards 38-31. Averett committed 14 and forced 18 turnovers.
The Pride next plays at Ferum College on Saturday.