STAUNTON, VA - After trailing 30-38 at the half, Averett University bounced back in the final 20 minutes to take a 77-67 win over Mary Baldwin College this evening in a USA South Conference matchup.

The Fighting Squirrels came out strong in the first half shooting 60% from the floor and 75% from behind the arc.  The home team also held a slight 22-18 rebounding advantage.

Shanice Miles gave Mary Baldwin an 11- point lead with a three point shot to start the second half, but the Cougars were able to chip away at the lead and took a 48-47 advantage with just under 7 minutes to go in the half.  Then, Averett took advantage of five critical turnovers by Mary Baldwin and built a six point lead.  

Mary Baldwin refused to give up coming back to within two off of a made free throw by Shanice Miles with 4:50 remaining.  Averett answered with a made jumper and two made free throws by Oneka Jones and a three point jumper by Nicole Garcia to build their lead to seven and eventually take the 10 point lead.

Shanice Miles lead Mary Baldwin with a career-high 34 points and 8 rebounds.  She was followed by Jazmine Brooks with 13 points and Dallas Hamlette with a career-high 11 points. Lindsey Poirot grabbed 12 rebounds for Mary Baldwin.

Mary Baldwin College (0-11, 0-5 USAS) will have little time to regroup.  They host Covenant College Friday afternoon before finishing the week hosting Maryville on Saturday afternoon.