VIRGINA BEACH, Va. – The Cabrini College men's basketball team fell to 1-1 on the year after losing at No. 2 Virginia Wesleyan 96-59 in the final of the Marlins' Tip-Off Tournament.

Freshman Arron Goodman posted another double-double, leading the way with 17 points, on 8-12 shooting, and 10 rebounds.  Senior A.J. Williams added 14 points for the Blue and White.

The Cavaliers opened the game with a Brad Fagan steal and a Williams lay-up.  The Marlins responded with six quick points before the Cavaliers tied the score at 6-6 with 15:24 on the clock.  It was the last tie of the game, as Virginia Wesleyan outscored Cabrini 33-16 through the rest of the first half.

Cabrini trailed 39-22 at the break after connecting on just nine of their 33 field goal attempts, including just 1-9 from behind the three point line.   Conversely, the Marlins shot 50% from the floor, knocking down 7-14 from beyond the arc.  Virginia Wesleyan out rebounded the Cavaliers 26-17 and blocked eight shots in the opening half.

The Blue and White cut its deficit to 15 points three times early in the second half but could get no further.  While the Cavaliers tried to find their rhythm, the Marlins continued to extend their lead, again connecting on half of their field goal attempts, including 8-12 from three point range.  

Senior Goran Dulac tallied eight points for Cabrini while junior Fran Rafferty grabbed nine rebounds.

Goodman and Williams were named to the all-tournament team after combining for 67 points and 24 rebounds in the two games.

Chris Astorga led the Marlins with 15 points.  Tournament Most Valuable Player D.J. Whitmore added 12 points, seven rebounds and three steals in the win.

The Cavaliers will open the home portion of their schedule on Tuesday when they renew acquaintances with Eastern University in the Battle of Eagle Road.  The men's game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m., following the women's game.

Prior to the men's game, the Blue and White will hold a special presentation to unveil its 2012 Final Four banner.