Guilford College took the lead with 11:38 remaining and never looked back in defeating Washington and Lee, 89-78, in ODAC men's basketball action on Wednesday evening at the Warner Center.

      The game featured 12 ties and 16 lead changes until the Quakers (3-3, 1-2) assumed the control on a three-pointer by freshman forward Kerry Atkinson at the 11:38 mark. The game remained within reach for W&L until Guilford hit 17-of-19 free throw attempts in the final 5:05 of the game to pull away. Guilford shot 60.0 percent (15-for-25) in the second half and hit 26-of-39 free throws for the game.  Guilford was paced by sophomore guard Jordan Snipes and junior forward Genaro Lawhorn, who tallied 15 points apiece.

      Washington and Lee (0-9, 0-4) placed five players in double-figures led by freshman forward Greg Bienemann, who scored a career-high 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Freshman forward Femi Kusimo tallied 15 points and seven boards, while sophomore guard Chris Halkitis posted 13 points and a game-high six assists. Freshmen Colton Braud and John Mumper both notched 11 points.

      The Quakers return to action on Saturday (12/11) when they travel to face Chowan.  The game begins at 7:00 p.m.

Story courtesy of Washington and Lee Sports Information.