LEXINGTON, Va. - Host Washington and Lee pulled away from Shenandoah University in a 77-66 ODAC men's basketball victory Wednesday evening.

Leading 35-33 at the break, W&L (10-6, 3-4 ODAC) outscored Shenandoah (3-13, 0-7) by nine points over the final 20 minutes of play to take the 11-point win.

The Hornets had a strong start to the contest, jumping out to an eight-point lead by the 10:34 mark of the first following a Jordan Hunter jumper in the paint.

The lead reached nine thanks to an Aaron Patterson fastbreak layup with 6:48 remaining, only to see W&L answer with a 17-6 run to complete the half.

The Generals continued this run by scoring eight of the first 11 points of the second to lead 43-36 with 17:59 to play.

The two teams would trade the lead three times and find themselves tied on three additional occasions before Washington and Lee closed out the contest on a 24-13 run.

Shenandoah's last lead came with 9:35 remaining and the game was tied at 53-53 following a Thomas Walker layup with 8:25 left.

Devin Kearns put the Generals in front to stay with two free throws with 7:59 left.

Junior Malcolm Clark paced SU with 25 points and 11 rebounds with Antwan Pittman adding 12 points and Patterson 11.

Andy Kleinlein had 21 points for the victors.

The Hornets are at home Saturday in a 2 p.m. ODAC contest against Roanoke. Log onto www.suhornets.com for weather-related changes.

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