Game Information
Score: Keiser University 89, College of Coastal Georgia 63
Records: Keiser (4-0, 2-0 TSC), Coastal Georgia (5-3, 1-2 TSC)
Location: West Palm Beach, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Miller, Goss, McClenton, Matic, Sarenac
Coastal Georgia Starters: Wade, Washington, Martin, Smallwood, Kaciuska
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Keiser Highlights
- Andrija Sarenac broke the Keiser University All-Time 3-Point record by hitting his 246th career 3-pointer.
- Four Seahawks finished in double-digit scoring, with Deion McClenton leading the way with 20 points. The senior also picked up 17 rebounds for his third double-double of the season.
- Trystan Pratapas hit 3-5 from distance while hitting 4-7 overall for 18 points on the night.
- Micah Goss added three 3-pointers en route to his 16 point performance and Sarenac finished with 12 points on the evening, and dished out five assists.
- Andrija Matic finished a bucket shy of a double-double as he scored 8 points on 3-7 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds.
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Turning Point
The opening five and a half minutes set the tone for the rest of the game as the Seahawks jumped out to a 16-0 lead.
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How it Happened
- The Seahawks opened the contest jumping out to a 16-0 lead over the first five and a half minutes of play. Of the 16, Goss accounted for seven, McClenton for six, and Matic for three.
- Keiser extended their lead thanks to back-to-back 3-pointers from Sarenac capped off by a McClenton dunk at the 8:18 mark to jump ahead 29-6.
- McClenton scored four of the next six Keiser points over the next three minutes to push the Seahawks out in front 35-10 with 5:27 left in the half.
- KU outscored CCG down the stretch to close out the half in front 46-22.
- A DeSean Miller fast break layup at the 17:01 mark gave the Seahawks a 28-point advantage, their largest of the night.
- During the next 3:43 of play, College of Coastal Georgia cut into their deficit by outscoring Keiser 15-10 to force the Seahawks to take a timeout with the Seahawks in front 64-41.
- The Seahawks responded with a jumper from David Takam that reignited the offense for Keiser, as they continued to cruise over the next six minutes of play, leading 79-54 with 5:53 left to play.
- The Seahawks controlled the game down the stretch, not allowing Coastal Georgia to come within 21 points on their way to the 89-63 victory.
Coach's Corner
Head CoachÂ
Dante Calabria said "Tonight was another impressive win for us. We came out of the gate with a big lead and played with a lot of energy on both sides of the ball. We hit some shots, but more importantly we played with energy as we were able to overtake hem early and hold on for the rest of the way."
Team Leaders
Keiser
Points:Â (20) McClenton
Rebounds:Â (17) McClenton
Assists:Â (5) Sarenac
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Coastal Georgia
Points:Â (15) Wade, Washington
Rebounds:Â (6) Wade, Washington
Assists:Â (3) Canada
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Inside the Box Score
- The Seahawks shot 47.8% from the field, hitting 33-69.
- Knocked down 64.7% from the stripe, hitting 11-17.
- Shot 41.4% from distance, hitting 12-29.
- Out-rebounded CCG 54-31.
- The bench accumulated 29 points.
- Scored 36 points in the paint.
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Ties:Â 0
Lead Changes:Â 0
Largest Lead:Â KU (28 1
st – 2:30), CCG N/A
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Up Next
The Seahawks will return to action Tuesday, Nov. 21 at home in non-conference action as they host Florida National University. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM.
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