Box Score Franklin & Marshall men's basketball cracked the top 10 rankings in Division III this week and the Diplomats showed why with a 85-57 win over Muhlenberg.
The Mules (7-7, 2-5) were the victims of a hot start from the No. 10 Diplomats, who are one of three unbeaten teams in Division III at 14-0 and 7-0 in the Centennial Conference. Franklin & Marshall shot 7-of-15 from three in the first half and took a 43-24 lead into the locker rooms at halftime.
Freshman
Owen McLeod led the way with 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting, while also dishing out two assists and no turnovers. Â Sophomore
Brandon LaRose accompanied McLeod in double figures with 12 points and a team-high seven rebounds. The Mules were a perfect 7-for-7 from the charity stripe. Freshman
Nick Rindock was a perfect 3-for-3 from the field for seven points.
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