Raleigh, N.C. – The Meredith basketball team hosted a "Think Pink" game against Averett University to benefit the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. The Cougars took the Avenging Angels 72-59.

The Avenging Angels led by as many as 14 points in the first half when Whitley Turner sunk two free throws. Meredith held the one point lead at halftime 27-26. Averett immediately tied it up in the beginning of the second half and did not lose the lead the rest of the game.

Meredith was led by four players in double figures. Brittany Cornelius had a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds. Megan Rahn had 15 while Kristin Stewart and Whitley Turner had 10 each.

Meredith next travels to N.C. Wesleyan to complete their regular season.

Meredith hosted their third annual PinkZone game today as they played Averett University. The PinkZone game encompassed several fund raisers in support of the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. The Meredith College athletics department sold "Avenging Angels" t-shirts, hosted a raffle and collect donations with all proceeds going to the fund.