DANVILLE, Va. - The Meredith basketball program traveled to old USA South foe Averett University Tuesday night and fell 62-44 inside the Grant Center.

The Angels (1-3, 1-2 USA South) dug a big hole as Averett (2-4, 0-2 ODAC) finished the first quarter leading 23-8. Meredith was only outscored by three in the remaining three quarters. 

Both teams combined for 50 total turnovers. Senior Mikayla Thompson led the Avenging Angels with 11 points while three other players added six each in sophomore Barresha Jones, and juniors De'ja Morgan and Danika Ray.

Meredith is back in action when they travel to Mary Washington next Tuesday the 29th at 6 p.m.