The #22 Keiser University men's basketball team ran away from Northern New Mexico 96-54 behind 38 points by Tyrus Weaver. The Seahawks improved to 13-1 overall after their victory in the English Family Classic.

How it Happened

• The Eagles led 5-4, when Weaver scored six of the next eight points helping the Seahawks regain a 12-5 lead with 12:44 showing.
• With the score favoring Keiser 16-11, a Stanley Whittaker floater in the paint started an 11-0 run capped by a Brice Jenkins three point play, upping their advantage to 27-11 with 9:03 remaining.
• Northern New Mexico closed to within 34-26, but an Ebenezer Adekunle layup sparked a 7-0 run to lead 41-26 and went on to take a 41-31 advantage at the half.
• The Eagles trailed 46-37 when Weaver scored 17 of the next 19 Keiser points during a 19-2 run to take a commanding 70-43 lead at the 11:37 mark.
• From that point, the Seahawks outscored the Eagles 26-11 behind two 11-0 runs to win the game easily 96-54.

Inside the Box
10: Whittaker had a double-double with 10 points and 13 assists, along with three rebounds, steals, and blocks.
11: Keiser lowest turnover margin on the year, while forcing the Eagles into 18.
21: Deion McClenton scoring on 10-18 shooting, while missing out a double-double by one rebound.
38: Total points by Weaver on 13-14 shooting from the field, going 8-8 from three and 4-4 at the free throw line. At one point, Tyrus was a perfect 13-13 before missing a floater in the paint.
53: The Seahawks shooting percentage on the night.

Up Next
Keiser concludes the English Family Classic at 7:00 p.m. tomorrow against Florida National University. Earlier this season, the Seahawks won 100-68 on the road.