Score: No. 6 Keiser 59, Florida Memorial 64
Records: Keiser (3-2, 0-1), Florida Memorial (0-2, 1-0)
Location: Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
KU Starters: Whittaker (G), Sarenac (G), Jenkins (F), Lee (F), Takum (C)
FMU Starters: Araujo (G), Bryant (G), Coston (F), Williams (F), Braziel (C)
KU HIGHLIGHTS
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Deion McClenton had a team high 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench.
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Stefan Zecevic had a game high 11 rebounds off the bench including six offensive boards.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Florida Memorial jumped out to a 14-2 lead and stretched it to the largest of the half at 21-8 with 6:08 remaining.
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Brice Jenkins three pointer started a 16-1 run to give the Seahawks their first lead of the game of 24-22 at the 1:46 mark.
-The Lions closed out the half on a 7-2 spurt to lead 29-26 at the half.
-Keiser started the new half on a 6-0 run that turned into an 11-1 push to lead 37-31 with 14:53 to go.
-Florida Memorial closed to within 37-34 but a McClenton basket in the paint began a 6-0 run for their largest lead of the game 43-34 with 12:56 remaining.
-The Lions outscored the Seahawks 15-6 over the next six minute to tie the game at 49-49.
-Keiser was unable to sustain any momentum over the final five minutes of the game and went on to fall by a final of 64-59.
TEAM LEADERS
Keiser University
Points: McClenton, 15
Rebounds: Zecevic, 11
Assists: Whittaker, Jenkins, Weaver, 3
Florida Memorial
Points: Nedd-Araujo, 17
Rebounds: Braziel, 10
Assists: Braziel, 4
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Keiser outrebounded the Lions 45-41.
- The Seahawks had 15 offensive rebounds in the contest.
- Keiser outscored the Lions 26-4 with points off the bench.
UP NEXT
Keiser will now have a long layoff before returning to the court at home on December third against Southeastern at 4:00 PM.