Softball drops pair of games at Lynchburg

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Averett University softball lost a pair of games at previously nationally ranked University of Lynchburg on Saturday. The Cougars fell 7-1 before getting edged in the final inning 2-1 in Game 2. Averett (14-22, 8-12 ODAC) looked to knock off Lynchburg (27-9, 15-5 ODAC) in Game 2 to try to earn a doubleheader split. The Cougars scored first in the top of the first as freshman Mackenzie Newcomb singled, stole second and moved to third on a wild pitch, which allowed her to come home easily on junior Hannah Jones’ RBI single to center field. The Cougars’…