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Averett drops homecoming football game to Shenandoah, 38-20

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 10:26 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Averett drops homecoming football game to Shenandoah, 38-20
Summary

Averett University faced Shenandoah University on Homecoming Saturday at Daly Field in Danville, Virginia. The Cougars fell to the Hornets 38-20 after trailing 17-0 at halftime. Shenandoah's quarterback Mekhi Brown contributed significantly, passing for two touchdowns in the first quarter. Despite a stronger second half from Averett, they were unable to overcome the early deficit. Averett will host No. 23 Randolph-Macon College next Saturday, October 17, for a 3 p.m. kickoff.

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  • •Averett loses to Shenandoah 38-20 on October 11
  • •Averett trails 17-0 at halftime
  • •Mekhi Brown throws two first-quarter touchdowns
  • •Averett will play No. 23 Randolph-Macon next
  • •Averett's record is now 2-3, 0-2 ODAC
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  • 10:26 AMYahoo Sports — Averett loses homecoming football game to Shenandoah
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DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Averett University football played out an entertaining bout with visiting Shenandoah University on Homecoming, Saturday afternoon at Daly Field at Frank R. Campbell Stadium. A first-half shutout from the visitors proved all enough; as the Cougars battled late, but fell 38-20. Averett (2-3, 0-2 ODAC) trailed 17-0 at halftime, before the […]

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