Score: Keiser 67, Thomas 71
Records: Keiser (17-7, 4-6), Thomas(12-5, 6-4)
Location: TU Gymnasium, Thomasville, GA
KU Starters: Whittaker (G), Sarenac (G), Jenkins (G), Zecevic (F), McClenton (C)
TU Starters: Cooks (G), Rines (G), Bonds (G), Ford (F), Holloway (F)
 
KU HIGHLIGHTS
- Deion McClenton finished with a double-double on 12 points and a game high 13 rebounds.
- Four of the five Keiser starters recorded double figure scoring with a team high 17 from Andrija Sarenac.

TURNING POINT
The turning point occurred after the Seahawks had a pair of technical fouls called on them with 2:44 left in the second half. Thomas led 59-58 when the fouls were called and the Night Hawks took advantage, scoring six unanswered stretching their lead to 65-58.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first ten minutes of the game saw five lead changes and three ties before a Brice Jenkins three pointer started a 7-0 run capped by a Tyrus Weaver basket to lead 16-10 at the 7:10 mark.
- Thomas scored four straight after the run making it 16-14 and stayed within a possession until a Jenkins three pointer made it 25-20 with 3:38 left in the half.
-The Nighthawks outscored KU 5-0 over the remainder of the half to tie the game at 27-27 heading into the break.
- Sarenac hit a three pointer to begin the new half, but Thomas ran off the next six to regain a 33-30 advantage.
- Keiser then used a 10-3 spurt highlighted by seven points by Stefan Zecevic to go back in front 40-36 with 15:01 left in regulation.
- Following a Thomas three pointer, a pair of McClenton free throws and a Sarenac three pointer extended the margin to 45-39 at 12:39 mark. However, TU rattled off six straight points, knotting the game at 45-45 with 10:47 left.
- Following the tie, two made free throws by Zecevic began a 10-0 run capped by a Sarenac three pointer giving Keiser their largest lead of the game, 55-45 with 8:48 to go.
-Thomas came right back with an 11-0 run of their own to retake the lead at 56-55 with 6:35 showing. Jenkins connected on a jumper, giving the Seahawks the lead back at 57-56 but Javoris Cooks responded with a three pointer to go back in front 59-57.
- Weaver was then fouled with 3:51 showing and split at the line to trail, 59-58. KU was then called with a blocking foul and two technicals which allowed Thomas to score five straight points upping the deficit to 65-58 with 2:10 left.
- Weaver again split at the line and a Sarenac three-pointer pulled KU to within 65-63 at the 1:01 mark. However, the Seahawks were unable to get any closer as the Nighthawks converted at the line, prevailing 71-67.

TEAM LEADERS
Keiser University
Points: Sarenacc, 17
Rebounds: McClenton, 13
Assists:  Whittaker, 4
 
Thomas
Points: Cooks, 27
Rebounds: Holloway/Myers, 8
Assists: Three tied w/1

Ties: 7
Lead Changes: 14
Largest Lead: Keiser (10), Thomas (7)
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Thomas only had one assist on their 23 made field goals in the game.
- Both teams pulled down 37 rebounds in the game.
 
UP NEXT
The Seahawks will head to Ave Maria on Thursday evening for a Sun Conference matchup. The game is slated to begin at 7:00 p.m.