GAME INFORMATION
Score:Â Keiser 76, Drexel 71
Records: Keiser (0-0), Drexel (0-0)
Location:Â Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia, PA
KU Starters:Â Whittaker (G), Sarenac (G), Jenkins (F), Zecevic (F), McClenton (C)
Drexel Starters: Â Lee (G), Jonsson (G), Moijca (G), Bah (F), Willliams (F)
KU HIGHLIGHTS
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Stanley Whittaker scored a game-high 20 points while pulling down 9 rebounds and dishing out a game-high 6 assists.
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Tyrus Weaver scored 15 points off the bench on 4-7 shooting, including 6-8 from the line.
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Andrija Sarenac (12pts) and
Brice Jenkins (10pts) also had double-digit points.
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TURNING POINT
With the score tied 58-58, a Whittaker floater in the paint started an 8-0 run that forced Drexel into a timeout with the Seahawks in front 66-58 with 9:04 left in the contest.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Jenkins scored the first basket of the game and of the season helping the Seahawks jump out to a 7-2 lead.
- Keiser maintained their advantage until the 10:43 mark of the half when Drexel went in front 14-13.
-The Dragons stretched their lead to 19-13 but a pair of Jenkins free throws sparked an 8-1 run to retake a 21-20 lead with 6:50 showing in the first half.
- Drexel tied the contest at 26-26 at the 3:49 mark and went on to hold a 40-34 advantage at the half.
- The Seahawks trailed 49-41 when a
Deion McClenton layup started a 10-2 run capped by a Sarenac three pointer tying the game at 51-51 with 14:40 showing.
- Tied at 58-58, the Seahawks used an 8-0 run to go in front for the remainder of the contest. Drexel cut the deficit to 71-70 with 3:18 showing but couldnt get any closer. Â
-Â Keiser closed out the game outscoring the Dragons 5-1 to win 76-71.
TEAM LEADERS
Keiser University
Points:Â Whittaker, 20
Rebounds:Â Zecevic and Whittaker, 9
Assists:Â Whittaker, 6
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Drexel
Points:Â Sammy Mojica, 18
Rebounds:Â Rodney Williams, 12
Assists:Â Kurk Lee, 5
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INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Keiser kept with the same starting unit from a season ago.
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Chris Lee made his return after missing last season due to injury.
- Keiser outscored Drexel 42-31 in the second half.
Ties:Â 6
Lead Changes: 3Â
Largest Lead:Â KU: 8 pts, Drexel: 9 pts
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UP NEXT
The Seahawks head down the street to take on NCAA Division 1 University of Penn on Saturday at 3:00 in the Palestra.
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