The Keiser University men's basketball team defeated St. Thomas 67-62 in overtime on Saturday afternoon. The Seahawks moved to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in Sun Conference play.

What Happened
A back and forth contest with three ties, and four lead changes with neither team going in front by more than a possession until the 11:51 mark. Trailing 17-15, a Stefan Zecevic layup started an 8-1 run capped by a Deion McClenton layup to go in front 25-18 with 8:45 left. The Bobcats battled back, taking a slight 32-30 advantage into the break.

St. Thomas controlled the second half and led 52-44 with 5:31 left in the game, when a McClenton dunk sparked a 9-0 run capped by a Stanley Whittaker basket to lead 54-53 at the 2:38 mark. The Bobcats quickly regained the advantage until there was 17 seconds to go and McClenton layed it in to force overtime at 57-57.

After trading baskets, a Zecevic layup started a 6-0 run to take a 65-59 advantage with 30 seconds left in overtime. Keiser held off the Bobcats down the stretch prevailing with the 67-62 victory.

Inside the Box
5: All starters were in double-digits, McClenton (23), Zecevic, Whittaker (11), and Brice Jenkins, Andrija Sarenac (10).
8: The Seahawks defense total in steals and blocks.
17: McClenton pulled down a game high in rebounds, eight offensive, and nine defensive.

Up Next
The Seahawks head to Johnson University on Tuesday, December 8 for a 7:00 p.m. tipoff.