Maryville Scots defeat Virginia Wesleyan Marlins in men’s basketball
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Interstat) — Javi Rosell scored 20 points and added three assists, and Jaylen Pompey added 14 points as Maryville (Tenn.) defeated Virginia Wesleyan 65-55 in a men’s NCAA Division III game Sunday at the TowneBank Tipoff Tournament. Collin Smith had five points and eight rebounds, and Matthew Schneider contributed 14 points and nine rebounds for the Scots, who improved to 2-0. Jeremiah Boateng had six points and seven rebounds, while Georges Archer scored 13 points for Virginia Wesleyan. Maryville shot 22 of 52 from the floor, made 5 of 16 three-point attempts and 16 of 22 free throws. The Scots held a 26-10 advantage in points in the paint, scored 15 points off turnovers and had 16 fast-break points. Virginia Wesleyan, which fell to 1-1, shot 16 of 50 overall and 8 of 26 from three-point range. The Marlins made 15 of 18 free throws and committed 13 turnovers. Attendance was 276.