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Averett senior Logan Smyth makes the move from linebacker to running back for the Cougars this season.

Jesse Jones had 18 assists in a win over Sweet Briar.

Mark-Antony Liljeklev scored two of Averett's three goals.

Smyth adjusts to new role on football team as Cougars prepare for season-opener

09.03 | Football

If you've seen senior Logan Smyth around town with a football in his hand, don't worry. He's just doing his job as he tries to help the Cougars fill a void at running back by switching positions this season.

Challege part of the fun of volleyball's annual Cougar Classic

09.02 | Women's Volleyball

The 16th Annual Cougar Classic will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday when Austin College plays Guilford. The Cougars first game will be at 5 p.m. when they play Austin.

Volleyball sweeps Sweet Briar in season-opener

09.01 | Women's Volleyball

Averett got the 2010 season going in the right direction with a 3-0 sweep of Sweet Briar College on Wednesday night. The Cougars won by scores of 25-13, 25-21, 25-16.

Averett men fall to Hampden-Sydney in opener

09.01 | Men's Soccer

Averett opened its season with a 5-3 loss at Hampden-Sydney College on Wednesday afternoon.

9.1.10 | Women's Soccer

Women's soccer opens season with comeback win over Randolph-Macon

Two late goals helped Averett storm back to beat Randolph-Macon College 2-1 in both teams' season-opener on Wednesday afternoon.

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9.1.10 | Men's Soccer

Men's soccer team still young, but Cougars have the talent

Even though the Averett men’s soccer program is coming off its best season in over 20 years, coach Ed Goodhines is still apprehensive about starting his 2010 campaign against Hampden-Sydney College this afternoon at 4 p.m.

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8.31.10 | General

WATCH: Preview show highlights fall sports teams

Tom Milstead and Drew Wilson discuss Averett's football, men's soccer, women's soccer, volleyball and cross country teams as the Cougars open the fall season this week.

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8.31.10 |

Tuesday 12: Volleyball's Jesse Jones

Averett fans, the Tuesday 12 is a new feature this year on AverettCougars.com that will appear weekly. Each week, we will have a different student-athlete answer 12 questions. This week we'll introduce you to junior setter Jesse Jones!

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8.25.10 | Cross Country

Averett selected eighth in USA South women's cross country preseason poll

Averett University was voted eighth in the USA South Conference women's cross country preseason poll, which was released on Wednesday. Christopher Newport University, the 12-time defending USA South Tournament champ, was picked as the 2010 favorite.

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8.25.10 | Cross Country

Averett voted sixth in USA South preseason men's cross country poll

Averett was picked sixth in the USA South Conference men's cross country preseason poll, which was unveiled on Wednesday. Christopher Newport University, the 17-time defending conference champion, was selected as the favorite.

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8.24.10 |

Tuesday 12: Football's Melvin Wilcox

Cougars fans, the Tuesday 12 is a new feature this year on AverettCougars.com that will appear weekly. Each week, we will have a different student-athlete answer 12 questions. Senior offensive lineman Melvin Wilcox is the first to get put under the microscope.

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8.24.10 | Women's Basketball

Epperly hired as new Averett women's basketball coach

Larry Epperly, who has 20 years of head coaching experience at the college level, has been named the Averett University women's basketball coach, the school announced on Tuesday.

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8.18.10 | Women's Soccer

Averett selected sixth in USA South women's soccer preseason poll

Averett, which finished 7-10-1 overall (3-5-1 USA South) a year ago, opens its 2010 season on Sept. 1 at Randolph-Macon College at 4 p.m.

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8.18.10 | Men's Soccer

Cougars voted third in USA South preseason men's soccer poll

Averett, which advanced to the USA South Tournament semifinals last season after going 10-8-1 (3-3 conference), opens its season on Sept. 1 at Hampden-Sydney College.

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