DANVILLE, Va. – The Greensboro College football team fell to Averett University Saturday, 52-6.
 
The Cougars (3-2, 2-0 USA South) took an early 7-0 lead after returning the opening kickoff 89 yards.
 
Just three minutes later, Greensboro got on the board following a eight-yard touchdown pass from Quentin Chavis to Devon Newton. However, the extra point was blocked, leaving the Pride trailing 7-6.
 
Averett then scored the game's next 45 points to secure the victory.
 
Chavis completed nine passes for 112 yards, including one touchdown. Newton finished with 59 yards receiving on two catches, while Demario Smith had 30 yards receiving.
 
Meleck Thorton paced the run game with 62 yards rushing on 16 carries.
 
Keon Reynolds finished with nine tackles to lead the Greensboro defense, while Herbert Bridges, Trey Cronin, and Garratt Brannock each had eight tackles.
 
Ryan Campbell averaged just under 43 yards per punt, with a long of 58.
 
"This was a disappointing loss for our guys," Head Coach Greg Crum said. "Our kids fought to the end, but we had too many missed tackles and miscues on special teams.
 
"We will get back to practice next week and look to get better for our homecoming."
 
The Pride football team will return to action at 1 p.m. Saturday when they host N.C. Wesleyan for homecoming. For more information on Greensboro College football, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.