Box Score FERRUM, Virginia - The Virginia Wesleyan University men's basketball team picked up its second consecutive win with an 89-72 victory over the Panthers of Ferrum College on Saturday afternoon at Swartz Gymnasium in Ferrum, VA. Four Marlins scored in double figures led by senior Tim Fisher with 24 points. 

GAME INFORMATION
Score: Virginia Wesleyan 89 - Ferrum 72
Records: Virginia Wesleyan 6-7, 2-2 | Ferrum 5-7, 0-3
Location: Swartz Gymnaisum | Ferrum, VA

INSIDE THE SCORE
The Marlins found the scoreboard first off a three-pointer by Corey Pelham but the Panthers countered quickly evening the score with a three of their own. A jumper by Tim Fisher spurred a 7-1 run by the Marlins capped by a three from Jordan Crump as VWU led 10-4 at the 17:26 mark. Over the next four minutes Ferrum chipped away at Virginia Wesleyan's lead pulling within four points, 19-15, following an 11-9 run. The Marlins regained a seven point lead, and maintained it thanks to three three-pointers by the Marlins, two from Omari DeVeaux and one from Anthony Jackson, as VWU led 34-27 at the 7:12 mark. Following a Panthers bucket, the Marlins went on a seven point run opening up a 12 point lead 41-29 with 2:40 in the opening half. Ferrum put up eight points in the final minutes before halftime while Virginia Wesleyan scored six taking a 10-point, 47-37, advantage into the break. 

Ferum opened the second half with a 14-12 run as the Panthers pulled within five points, 59-54 by the 13:30 mark. The Marlins reclaimed their double digit lead of 14 points after Fisher sunk a pair of free throws putting the score at 71-57 with 10:15 to play. Following a pair of FC free throws, VWU went on an 8-0 run taking a 20-point lead, 79-59, with seven minutes remaining on the clock. The Marlins managed to keep the Panthers at bay the remaining seven minutes to pull out the 89-72 win. 

MARLIN LEADERS
The Marlins were led by Tim Fisher with 24 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Corey Pelham and Anthony Jackson each collected 15 points a piece while Omari DeVeaux added 12 points to round out the Marlins in double digits. 

PANTHERS LEADERS
The Panthers were led by Kajuan Madden-McAfee with 20 points while James Smith Jr. added 19 and Bryce Hall contributed 11. 

UP NEXT
The Marlins return to the court on Monday, January 17, when they host the WildCats of Randolph College in a rescheduled contest. Tip off time is set for 5 PM between the Marlins and WildCats in TowneBank Arena/