The #9 Keiser University men's basketball team bounced back from their defeat to Johnson & Wales by holding off Thomas University 58-53 on Saturday afternoon. The Seahawks improved to 21-3 overall and 9-2 in Sun Conference play.

How it Happened

• Keiser jumped out to a 9-2 advantage before Thomas trimmed it to 9-7 with 16:12 remaining in the first half. A Deion McClenton dunk followed starting a 19-2 run which included a 15-0 stretch extending the lead to 28-9 at the 5:43 mark.
• The Seahawks went into the half leading 30-15, while limiting the Night Hawks to just five field goals.
• Thomas cut the deficit to 32-28, but a Stefan Zecevic free throw sparked a 9-2 run upping the lead to 41-30 with 13:14 left in regulation.
• Over the next eight minutes, The Night Hawks outscored Keiser 19-8, tying the game at 49-49 with 5:01 remaining. An Andrija Sarenac jumper briefly gave the home team the lead back but again Thomas knotted it at 51-51 with 2:57 to go.
• A Stanley Whittaker basket and two free throws by Brice Jenkins pushed the advantage to 55-51 with 43 seconds remaining.  
• After a Thomas basket with 25 seconds left made it 55-53, the Seahawks hit clutch free throws to win 58-53.

Inside the Box
3: McClenton scored a team high 16 points to lead players in double figures along with Whittaker (12), Jenkins (10).
6: McClenton finished with six blocks.
10: Zecevic finished the game with five offensive and five defensive rebounds.

Pregame Ceremony
Keiser honored members of the 1985 Villanova National Championship team who were led by head coach Rollie Massimino.

Up Next
The Seahawks welcome Webber International on Thursday evening for a 7:30 tipoff.

Last Time Out
Keiser cruised past the Warriors 95-69 on the road in January.