The Virginia Wesleyan University men's basketball team, with a record of 19-9, was defeated 67-59 by Swarthmore in the NCAA Tournament's first round. Waylo Wilson led the team with 14 points, Miles Wallace scored 11 points, and Amari Moorer added 10 points.

By the Numbers
  • The Garnet shot 44.6% from the field, 25.0% from three-point range, and 80.0% from the free throw line.
  • The Marlins shot 36.8% from the field, 17.6% from beyond the arc, and 60.0% from the free throw line.
State of Play
  • Swarthmore led 18-4 after the first 15 minutes.
  • VWU outscored Swarthmore 6-2 early in the second half, cutting the lead to 39-25.
  • The Marlins got within seven points with a 6-0 run but eventually lost 67-59.
Bottom Line

The Virginia Wesleyan University men's basketball team fell short against Swarthmore in the NCAA Tournament's first round despite a competitive effort.