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No. 1 Jackets Take First Contest With Marlins

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(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) -  Buzz Anthony (Sr., Arnold, Md. / Archbishop Spalding) was two assists shy of a triple-double while Josh Talbert (So., Virginia Beach, Va. / Kellam) and Ian Robertson (Jr., Lewes, Del. / Cape Henlopen) each added 13 points in No. 1 Randolph-Macon 76-49 victory over Virginia Wesleyan. The Yellow Jackets remained unbeaten and improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the ODAC.

The Marlins dropped to 3-4 overall and suffered their first conference loss and are now 3-1 in league play.

Anthony had another remarkable game as he was 8-for-12 from the field, including 3-of-4 from bonus range. Not one to be selfish, he dished out eight assists. He also pulled down 11 caroms for his first double-double of the season and seventh of his career.

The 3-point shot was a strong component of the Jackets attack in the first half as the team was 6-of-10 behind the arc to help Head Coach Josh Merkel's group go into halftime up 36-24.

Whereas the outside shot was dominant in the first half however, it was the inside game in the second half that helped R-MC pull away. The Jackets pounded the paint and outscored the Marlins by a 24-8 margin in the final 20.

Depth also played a pivotal role as the bench outscored Virginia Wesleyan 22-12 in the second half and 28-16 for the game.

A good chunk of those came from Robertson who was 5-of-11 from the field and hit a trio of triples for 13 points. Talbert's baker's dozen came on 5-of-12 from the floor with a 3-pointer. He added five rebounds.

Defensively Miles Mallory also gave the Marlins fits throughout underneath as he swatted away five attempts in the game and pulled down seven boards.

The two teams will have a quick turnaround and play each other again in the regular season finale in Ashland on Sunday. Tipoff from Crenshaw Gymnasium is set for 5 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Buzz Anthony

#5 Buzz Anthony

G
5' 11"
Senior
Miles Mallory

#10 Miles Mallory

F
6' 5"
Sophomore
Ian Robertson

#31 Ian Robertson

F
6' 7"
Junior
Josh Talbert

#22 Josh Talbert

G
6' 2"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Buzz Anthony

#5 Buzz Anthony

5' 11"
Senior
G
Miles Mallory

#10 Miles Mallory

6' 5"
Sophomore
F
Ian Robertson

#31 Ian Robertson

6' 7"
Junior
F
Josh Talbert

#22 Josh Talbert

6' 2"
Sophomore
G