BOX SCORE Lancaster, Pa. (Nov. 16, 2018) - Franklin and Marshall (2-0) went on an 11-0 run over a seven minute span on its way to a 63-50 win over Alvernia University (2-1) in the first game of the William Marshall Tip-Off Tournament, hosted by Franklin and Marshall.

Alvernia opened the scoring with the first four points of the game before the Diplomats tied it up at 4-4. The Golden Wolves and Diplomats would go on to trade the lead before Alvernia's shooting went cold.

The Golden Wolves made six free throws in the final seven minutes of the first half, but did not convert a basket for over ten minutes between the end of the first half and beginning of the second half, allowing the Diplomats to take the lead, which they would hold onto for the remainder of the game. Keon Taylor put an end to drought with a layup with 16:39 remaining in the game.

The Golden Wolves got within five with about 12 minutes to play, but the Diplomats pulled away in the final ten minutes.

Alvernia was plagued by turnovers, losing the ball 13 times in the first half and 19 times on the night. Franklin and Marshall took advantage, scoring 26 of its 60 points off of turnovers.

Malik Green led Alvernia with 16 points. Nick Youngkin also reached double digits with 13 points. Youngkin also collected eight rebounds.

Alvernia will face Stevens Institute of Technology in the William Marshall Tip-Off Tournament Consolation Game on Saturday at 5:30 PM. Franklin and Marshall will face Hobart in the Championship Game.

Franklin & Marshall 63, Alvernia 50