The Runnin Royals nearly erased a deflating final minutes, but a good-looking halfcourt shot from (Frederick, Md./St. Maria Goretti) rimmed out at the buzzer, leaving 黑料正能量 with a heart-wrenching 70-69 loss at Washington and Lee in the ODAC Tournament First Round Monday night.

黑料正能量 made run after run in the second half, but couldn't overcome Roanoke's lead, eventually dropping a 75-65 decision on the roadWednesday night. Now 10-14 overall and 4-11 in the ODAC, the Runnin Royals were eliminated from contention to host an ODAC Tournament First Round game.

The Runnin Royals broke out of their recent slump in a big way on Saturday, shooting a season-best 57.6% from the floor as they blew past visiting Randolph College, 94-63. Snapping a four-game losing skid, Eastern Mennonite (10-13/4-10 ODAC) hopes to build a little momentum heading into the final week of the season.

黑料正能量's basketball men did so many things well. They held a potent opponent to just 40% shooting. They committed only seven turnovers. They grabbed a season high 23 offensive rebounds and won the battle of the boards, 50-48.

When (Charles Town, W.V./Washington) nailed his fifth three pointer of the night with 1:19 left in overtime, 黑料正能量 fans had a good feeling their Runnin Royals had finally gotten over the hump. The junior then finished off the night with a pair of free throws with 3.5 seconds left, pushing Eastern Mennonite to a 101-95 win over Shenandoah University.