The #9 Keiser University men's basketball team edged RV Southeastern 68-64 on Tuesday evening in a Sun Conference matchup. The Seahawks moved to 20-2 overall and 8-1 in conference play.
How it Happened - Southeastern controlled the first 14 minutes of the opening half taking their largest lead of the game at 25-18. However, the Seahawks closed the half on a 12-3 run, taking a 30-28 lead into the break.
- The Fire fought back tying the game at 38-38 with 16:01 to go, but Keiser held the advantage until Southeastern went in front 51-49 with 11:10 to go in regulation.
- Both teams  exchanged four lead changes until the game was knotted one last time at 56-56 with eight minutes remaining.
- Stanley Whittaker then scored Keiser's next eight points upping their lead to 64-59 with 3:58 showing. The Fire closed to within 66-64 with 58 seconds left but Stefan Zecevic hit a jumper to seal the game, winning 68-64.
Inside the box2: Zecevic and McClenton both finished with double-doubles in points and rebounds.
5: All starters recorded double digits led by Whittaker game high 22,
Deion McClenton (16), Zecevic (10),
Tyrus Weaver (10), and
Andrija Sarenac (10).
8: Whittaker finished with a game high in assists.
Up NextThe Seahawks face Johnson & Wales at home on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Last Time OutKeiser defeated the Wildcats 77-73 on January 7th. Johnson & Wales have not lost since these two teams last met.
NAIA PollThe Seahawks fell two spots to number nine in the national rankings. Johnson & Wales is now receiving votes.
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