Score:Â Keiser 84, Concordia (Quebec) 73
Records: Keiser (8-3), Concordia (Quebec) (4-3)
Location:Â Student Life Center (West Palm Beach, Fla.)
Keiser Starters:Â
Calvin Sirmans (G),
Tylar Cerez (G),
Tyler Poindexter (G),
Brandon Farmer (F),
Vincent Miszkiewicz (F).
Concordia (Quebec) Starters: Alec Phaneuf (G), Sami Jahan (G), Tyrell Williams (F), Jordan Telfort (G), Karam Sahly (F).
Clutch three-pointers from
Kylon King down the stretch sealed the win for the Seahawks as they improved to 8-3 on the year.
Vincent Miszkiewicz secured his 11th double-double of the season with 17 points and 16 rebounds while
Calvin Sirmans pitched in with 21 points, 10 assists, and five steals.
Keiser will have a quick turnaround as they face Brescia in the finale of the New Year's Classic on Saturday, December 30. Tipoff from the Student Life Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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A three-pointer from
Kylon King with 1:45 remaining gave the Seahawks enough space for comfort as they closed out their first game of the New Year's Classic.
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Keiser 41, Concordia (Quebec) 21
- The two sides were off to a hot start to begin the game following an opener from Vincent Miszkiewicz, but the Stingers held an 11-7 advantage.
- Keiser would respond with an 18-4 run capped off by a layup for Kylon King to take a 25-15 lead at the second media timeout.
- The next three minutes were an even trade with the two teams hitting four combined three-pointers in succession.
- The Seahawks ended the half on an 8-6 run with Calvin Sirmans hitting a bucket just before the break with KU in front 41-29.
Keiser 84, Concordia (Quebec) 73
- The first three minutes of the second half were going the way of Concordia before a Miszkiewicz fast-break slam evened the run at 4-4.
- Concordia began to crawl back into the game, but a corner-pocket three from King put Keiser up 54-43 with 13:54 showing.
- The Stingers mounted a 10-7 run before Jonathon Paul fought through the defense for his fourth point of the night on the low blocks to keep the KU lead in double digits, 63-53.
- A layup from Sami Jahan put the Stingers within five at the 5:57 mark.
- Miszkiewicz would go to the line twice in the next two minutes, knocking down all four to give the Seahawks an eight-point cushion with 3:40 still to play.
- It was King who took over down the stretch, nailing two three-pointers to seal the 84-73 win for Keiser.

- With the win, Keiser moves to 8-3 on the year and holds a 5-1 record at home.
- The Seahawks improved to 6-0 all-time against Concordia (Quebec).
- Even after missing minutes with a bloody nose, Miszkiewicz was able to record his 11th double-double with 17 points and 16 rebounds.
- Sirmans recorded his second double-double of the game with 21 points and 10 assists in addition to a career-high five steals.
- The nine steals for the team tied a season-best count for KU.
- Coming off the bench, Kylon King had a career-high 14 points with three three's including a pair of daggers down the stretch.
- The Seahawks dominated down low, scoring 32 of their 84 points from the paint.
- With 11 offensive rebounds, Keiser was able to generate 17 second-chance points.
- KU won the rebounding battle 38-33 on the night, the ninth time that Keiser has outrebounded their opponents.
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- Ties: 3
- Lead Changes: 4
- Largest Lead:Â Keiser (14); Concordia (Quebec) (4)
Keiser vs Brescia on Saturday, December 30. Tipoff from the Student Life Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. is set for 7:30 p.m.
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