DANVILLE, VA. — The Southern Virginia University men's basketball team took care of business on the road Thursday night, taking down Averett University 80-74. 

Notable Stats

Elliot Spencer: Game-high 23 points | four assists | one rebound

Conner Marchant: 22 points | five rebounds | four assists

Game Notes

• Elliot spencer popped off in the first half of play, leading all players with 14 points while going 4-for-6 from three
• Conner Marchant had a solid first half, scoring seven points with three rebounds, while Malakai Olson locked in six points
• Coming off of the bench, Scottie Ziegner chipped in four points
• The Knights shot 42.9 percent from the field to go into the halftime break only down four points 32-36
• Conner Marchant took over in the second half of play, leading all players with 15 points, two rebounds, and two assists
• Malakai Olson impressed with 11 points and five rebounds, while Scottie Ziegner stayed consistent with five points
• Southern Virginia had a solid second half, outscoring Averett 48-38 and shooting 53.3 percent from the field, and 46.2 percent from behind the arc to lock in the 80-74 victory
• The Knights ended the match shooting 48.3 percent from the field, and 37.9 percent from three

Southern Virginia will play their final regular-season game of the year, taking on William Peace on Saturday, February 19, for Senior Night. Game time is scheduled for 2 pm. 

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