LEXINGTON, Va. -- Virginia Wesleyan held Washington and Lee to 26.5 percent shooting from the floor and held a 47-28 advantage on the boards in defeating the Generals, 67-50, in ODAC men's basketball action on Sunday evening.

The Marlins (9-7, 7-3) led by eight points (27-19) at the break, but W&L would slice the lead to one point (29-28) on a dunk by junior guard Toussaint Crawford (Laurel, Md./St. Vincent Pallotti) with 17:04 remaining. However, VWC outscored the Generals, 23-8, over the next 8:21 to take a commanding 52-36 lead. W&L never threatened from that point on.

Washington and Lee (4-11, 2-8) was paced by freshman center Mark Franceski (Moscow, Pa./North Pocono), who tied a career-high with 13 points. In addition, he grabbed five rebounds and blocked four shots. Sophomore forward Hamill Jones (Richmond, Va./St. Christopher's) also tied a career-high with 10 points.

Virginia Wesleyan (9-7, 7-3) was led by senior guard James Wallace (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan), who tallied 14 points and six assists. Sophomore forward David Doino (Clarks Summit, Pa./Abington Heights) added 12 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. The Marlins shot 43.8 percent from the floor, but committed 23 turnovers.

Washington and Lee will be in action again on Monday evening as it hosts top-ranked Randolph-Macon for a 7:00 pm contest.

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