DANVILLE, Va. – The Greensboro College women's basketball team defeated the Cougars of Averett University Saturday 66-59
 
Averett opened the first period on an 8-2 run before Greensboro pulled back to within two with 5:20 showing on the clock. Following the Pride run, Averett then went on a 9-5 run to close out the period with a six-point lead.
 
Over the next 10 minutes, the Cougars extended their lead out to 10 point at halftime before Greensboro used a 13-0 run over the first five minutes of the third period to take a 38-37 lead. However, the Cougars were able to pull ahead heading into the final 10 minutes, but Greensboro surged out to a 10-point lead midway through the period to secure the victory.
 
Katie Lewis finished with a team-leading 18 points to go along with seven rebounds. Ashley Free (12), Sabria Joseph (15), and Diajah Hickson (11) also finished in double figures scoring. 
 
The Pride women will return to action Sunday when they host the Owls of Warren Wilson College at 4 p.m. For more information on Greensboro College women's basketball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com