VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Royals picked up a key ODAC win on Tuesday, taking down the Marlins of Virginia Wesleyan by a final tally of 63-51.

Behind Brii Redfearn's double-double, the Royals gain traction into the final week's of the regular season. 

Highlights

• After the Marlins hopped on the board first with over eight minutes left in the first period, Mya Hamlet gave the Royals their first lead of the night with a three pointer. Claiborne Poston was credited with the assist on the play. 
• After falling 15-11, the Royals ended the first period on an 8-2 run, capped off by a driving layup from Hamlet to push the score to 19-15 in favor of EMU. 
• The second period started with a tough back-and-forth between the two teams. Hamlet found Poston with an open look where she sank the contested three to kick off a 16-0 run for the Royals, giving them some cushion and putting the score at 37-21.
• KK Johnson sank a jumper from inside of the arc to finish the scoring for EMU in the first half. The Royals were looking at a 37-23 advantage at the conclusion of the first half behind a stellar offensive and defensive display. 
• The Marlins began to show life in the third period, keeping themselves close to the equally offensive Royals. EMU still held the advantage in the third period, 18-14. 
• Depsite a push from VWU in the fourth, the early advantage was the difference maker in the game, helping EMU take the decisive ODAC win by its final tally of 63-51.

By The Numbers

• 15 - Offensive boards were key for the Royals in the contest, outrebounding the Marlins on the offensive end, 15-7.
• 6 - With this game's double-double, Brii Redfearn has notched six in the first-year campaign. 

What's Next

EMU is back on the road again on Saturday, Feb. 12, traveling to Salem, Va. to take on the Maroon of Roanoke College in a significant ODAC matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM. 

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