Clayton Murtha, Washington and Lee, Fr., Forward

Clayton Murtha, Washington and Lee, Fr., Forward

Murtha, a freshman from Dallas, Texas, averaged 30 points and 7.5 rebounds as the Generals went 1-1 last week.  In an 83-72 triumph over Randolph, Murtha went 11-of-21 from the field and 7-of-7 from the line on the way to 29 points to go with 10 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a blocked shot.  The double-double marked the first of his career.  Murtha upped the scoring ante in an 82-77 setback to Randolph-Macon, becoming the first General freshman to score 30 or more points since 2002 with 31 points.  He was 9-of-15 from the field and 13-of-17 from the foul line.  He added five rebounds, an assist and a steal.  Murtha is currently fifth in the ODAC in scoring (16.1 ppg) and fourth in total points (339).  He leads the conference in free throws made (115-of-155) and third in field goal percentage (55.7; 112-of-201).

For more on the past week in ODAC men's basketball, view the ODAC Men's Basketball Report: Week 13.