The Game Facts:
Score: No. 12 Hampden-Sydney 85, (RV) Roanoke 80
Location: Hampden-Sydney, Va. – Fleet Gymnasium

The Short story: Despite a career-high 31 points from senior guard Joshua McClary, the Roanoke College men's basketball team fell just short Wednesday night against No. 12 Hampden-Sydney College in Old Dominion Athletic Conference play.

McClary drilled 8 of 10 three-pointers and posted 20 points in the second half. He added seven rebounds, six assists and two steals. Hampden-Sydney's Adam Brazil matched McClary with 31 points.

How it happened:  
*Roanoke started the game on a 10-5 run, with five points each from McClary and Marcus Morgan.
*The lead changed hands several times before the Tigers pulled ahead 42-35 at halftime.
*Roanoke scored the first six points of the second half and pulled ahead 55-54 with 13 minutes remaining.
*The Maroons held a 75-73 advantage with 3:55 left in the game, but HSC used a 9-0 run to take control. RC had a chance with 13 seconds left to pull within two but couldn't convert.

Inside the numbers:
*Morgan netted 19 points before fouling out and Jackson Bell had 10 points.
*Freshman Ryan Truitt delivered seven points and six assists.
*Patrick Clevenger had six points and four rebounds.
*The Tigers improve to 5-1 overall and 1-0 in the ODAC.

Up Next:
*The Maroons (5-2/2-1) are off until Dec. 20-21, when they take part in the Cruzin Classic in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.