Salem, Va. --- Roanoke College had four players score in double-figures as the Maroons held off Johnson & Wales, 91-79 in the second game of the 15th Annual V-Foundation Classic Friday. Muskingum defeated Shenandoah, 66-54 in the first contest.
Roanoke out rebounded the Wildcats, 52-29 as the Maroons shot 23-of-27 from the charity stripe (85%). The men also outscored J&W in points in the paint (38-28) and second chance points (17-5).
There were five ties and six lead changes in the first half as the Maroons went in the locker room with a slim, 43-40 lead at the half.
The men went on a 10-0 run that started with :30 seconds left in the first half as
Zach Milton hit a three-pointer and two free throws to make the score, 50-40 with 18:04 left. The Maroons wouldn't trail again.
The Wildcats were a scrappy team and never were out of it as they countered with an 8-0 run to cut their deficit to within two, 58-56 after a three-pointer by Robert Williams with 12:37 remaining.
After a three from Crizer and a lay-up from Chittock put the Maroons up nine, 67-58, the Wildcats would not go away as they put on another 8-0 run to make it 67-66 with 6:23 remaining.
Peery shined in the clutch once again, scoring six-straight points to put the Maroons up seven and were never threatened within five points for the remainder of the game.
Drew Gaeng enjoyed a great night in his first start of his career with a career-best nine points including 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. In addition Gaeng also had four assists, three assists and two steals to his credit.
Walker had career-highs of 15 points, seven assists and three steals in addition to three rebounds. Chittock had career marks of 10 points and eight rebounds as he narrowly missed the first double-double of his career.
Aaron Tyson notched a career-best 12 boards in addition with two blocked shots on the evening. Crizer scored 10 or more points in two of the three games this season.
The men will battle Muskingum tomorrow in the V-Foundation Championship following the consolation game between Johnson & Wales and Shenandoah. The Maroons will try to avenge their loss to the Muskies last weekend in the Washington & Lee Invitational (83-79 OT). Game time is set for 3 p.m.
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