Score: #6 Keiser 86 , #RV Bluefield 79
Records: Keiser (1-0), Bluefield (0-3)
Location: Robison Arena, Barbourville, KY
KU Starters: Whittaker (G), Sarenac (G), Jenkins (F), Zecevic (F), McClenton (C)
Bluefield Starters:  Henry (G), Hood (G), Townes (G), Magnuson (G), Yesbeck (C)

KU HIGHLIGHTS
- Stanley Whittaker (17 pts. 11 A) and Deion McClenton (23 pts. 10 reb.) both had double-doubles in the victory.
- Tyrus Weaver poured in 15 points off the bench and Stefan Zecevic also had 15 points in the game.
- The Seahawks shot 49 percent from the field on 31 made baskets.
 
TURNING POINT
Keiser trailed 68-65 with 5:49 remaining in regulation when a pair of free throws by McClenton began an 8-0 run over the next minute and half to retake a 73-68 advantage.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Bluefield scored the first basket of the game before a McClenton dunk sparked a 14-2 run to put the Seahawks in front 14-5 with 14:22 showing.
- The Rams fought back tying the game at 19-19 but a McClenton basket in the paint started a 15-0 run to retake a 34-19 advantage with 4:08 left. Keiser went on to hold a slim 38-33 lead at the intermission.
- Bluefield kept cutting the deficit before gaining their first lead since the opening minutes of the game at 62-61 with 9:50 to play.
- After trailing by their largest margin of the game of 68-65, the Seahawks used an 8-0 run to regain the lead for good at 73-68.
- The Seahawks would not allow the Rams any closer than 73-70 before hitting clutch free throws down the stretch to prevail 86-79.

TEAM LEADERS
Keiser University
Points: McClenton, 23
Rebounds:  McClenton, 10
Assists:  Whittaker, 11
 
Bluefield
Points:  Townes, 27
Rebounds:  Townes, 9
Assists:  Henry, 4
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Seahawks outrebounded their opponents 40-34.  
- Keiser scored 46 points in the paint.
Ties: 4
Lead Changes: 5
Largest Lead:  KU: 15, Bluefield: 3
 
UP NEXT
The Seahawks continue the NAIA Crossover Challenge tomorrow when they take on host No. 11 Union at 8:00 PM.