Averett University Men’s Basketball Suffers Narrow Loss to Shenandoah University with Star Performances

WINCHESTER, Va. — Averett University men's basketball pulled within one in the final minutes, but Shenandoah University held on for a 73-67 conference win on Saturday. Down two at halftime, Averett (4-20, 2-13 ODAC) stayed on the Hornets' heels before senior Jordan Lewis' 3-pointer at the 11:24 mark put the Cougars in front 48-46. After Shenandoah (16-7, 7-7 ODAC) tied the game, Lewis hit another 3-pointer to give Averett a 51-48 advantage momentarily before the Hornets answered with a tying shot from beyond the arc. Shenandoah inched ahead down the stretch, although Averett tied the game, 59-59, with 4:44 to...