SALEM, Va--- Roanoke fell to Washington and Lee, 75-62 Wednesday evening at the Bast Center. The Maroons dropped to 3-2, 0-1 in ODAC play, while the Generals improved to 5-0, 1-0 in the conference.

WLU defeated Roanoke for the second straight time. The Maroons still lead the series 75-39. The Generals used a 42-35 rebounding advantage and 52% shooting in the second half to get the hard fought victory.

Washington and Lee jumped out to an early 8-4 advantage six minutes into play. The Maroons responded with a 17-6 run of their own to take a 21-14 lead with just over six minutes remaining. Felix paced the men with seven points during the run. The Generals battled back, going on an 18-8 run to take a 32-29 lead into the half.

Both teams battled hard in the second half, trading baskets throughout the first nine minutes of play, before a conventional three point play by Matt Crizer (Covington, VA, Alleghany) gave the Maroons their first lead of the stanza, 45-43 at the11 minute mark. The two teams then exchanged leads five times over the next six minutes of action. Felix scored six straight points during that stretch.

Washington and Lee then went on a 15-2 run to end the game with a 75-62 victory. The Generals connected on 9-of-10 free throws over the final three minutes.

Crizer scored in double figures for the second straight game, finishing with 12 points. Jack Hamilton (Arlington, VA, St, Stephen's St. Agnes) added six points, four rebounds, and four assists, while Joey Leech (Elliston, VA, Eastern Montgomery) chipped in with six boards.

J.D. Ely led Washington and Lee with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Generals finished with four players in double figures, with Taylor Gilfillan registering a team-high 13.

The Men return to action Saturday, December 4^th as they travel to take on conference-rival Lynchburg. Tip-off is set for a 3:00 p.m. start.