NORFOLK, Va. -- Junior forward Sarah Michaels' (Norfolk, Va./Norfolk Academy) career-high 29 points propelled the Washington and Lee women's basketball team to a 56-35 victory against Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday evening in Norfolk, Va.

Michaels made 7-of-14 shots from the field, including 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. She also was a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line, and added five rebounds and five steals.

The Generals (2-10, 2-8 ODAC) played their best defense of the season in ending an eight-game losing slide, holding the Marlins to just 35 points on 22.0 percent shooting (11-of-50).

W&L's win avenged an 80-61 loss to Virginia Wesleyan on Jan. 10.

Freshman guard Louisa Feve (Bethesda, Md./Winston Churchill) chipped in with nine points and four assists. Senior center Austin Calhoun (Alexandria, Va./Annandale) nabbed a game-high nine rebounds.

The Marlins (4-7, 3-6 ODAC) were paced by Cherie Cannady and Brandi Coffer, who each finished with seven points.

The Generals return to action on Friday when they host Hollins for a 7:00 pm game.

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