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58
Keiser KU 18-8, 8-5 SUN
73
Winner St. Thomas STU 20-6, 10-3 SUN
Keiser KU
18-8, 8-5 SUN
58
Final
73
St. Thomas STU
20-6, 10-3 SUN
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Keiser KU 23 35 58
St. Thomas STU 34 39 73

Game Recap: No. 19 Men's Basketball |

Men's Basketball Falls to St. Thomas on the Road, 73-58

Game Information
Score: Keiser Seahawks 58, (rv) St. Thomas 73
Records: Keiser (18-8, 8-5 SUN), (rv) St. Thomas (20-6, 10-3 SUN)
Location: Fernandez Family Center - Miami Gardens, Fla. 
Keiser Starters: Calvin Sirmans (G), Jonathan Paul (F), Justin Nichelson (G), Tyler Poindexter (G), Vincent Miszkiewicz (F).
St. Thomas Starters: Daniel Ogoro (G), Jordan Hernandez (G), Milton Matthews (G), Josh Taylor (F), Cearius Warren (F).


Keiser men's basketball came up short after battling back from down 24 on the road to St. Thomas on Wednesday night. The Seahawks brought the deficit to just 10 with three minutes to play, but the Bobcats would hold on to clinch the Sun Conference regular season title in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Vincent Miszkiewicz secured his 25th consecutive double-double, leading Keiser with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Justin Nichelson scored all 14 of his points in the second half, making four three-pointers during the half. Jonathan Paul and Calvin Sirmans were also able to hit double-digit scoring marks with 11 and 12, respectively.


 
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After the score was brought within 10 with two minutes to play, Milton Matthews drew a three-point foul call to shut down the KU momentum and put the Bobcats ahead by 13.
 
 
How it Happened


First Half
St. Thomas 34, Keiser 23
  • It was an even 6-6 start to the contest with Jonathan Paul scoring all six for the Seahawks early.
  • The Bobcats then took control of the game, going on a 13-5 run over the next six minutes to take a 19-11 lead with 7:08 left to play.
  • Keiser quickly cut the lead down to two with back-to-back threes from Paul and Calvin Sirmans over the next minute.
  • St. Thomas would counter with a 15-6 run to close the half, taking a 34-23 lead into the break.

Second Half
St. Thomas 73, Keiser 58
  • St. Thomas continued their momentum into the second half, going on a 13-4 run as they opened their lead to 20, 47-27.
  • The lead would grow to as much as 24 over the next five minutes.
  • Justin Nichelson took the reigns for Keiser, hitting three consecutive treys to give Keiser life, still down 57-44 with 8:37 left.
  • Two minutes later, Vincent Miszkiewicz and Nichelson hit back-to-back threes as the Seahawks cut the lead to 12 with just over five minutes to play.
  • The lead would just be too much to overcome as St. Thomas would hold on to the 73-58 win.
  

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  • Keiser falls to 18-8 (8-5 SUN) following the loss.
  • The Seahawks are now in a three-way tie for second place in the Sun Conference standings with one game to go.
  • KU is now 8-5 away from home this season.
  • The loss snaps a four-game winning streak for the Seahawks.
  • The all-time series between the two teams is now 21-19 in favor of Keiser.
  • Vincent Miszkiewicz recorded his 25th double-double of the season, scoring 19 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.
  • Justin Nichelson scored 14 points in the second half on 5-of-10 shooting with four of the five makes coming from three-point range.
  • Jonathan Paul led the team in scoring at the break with all 11 of his points coming in the first half.
 
  • Ties: 3
  • Lead Changes: 2
  • Largest Lead: Keiser (2); St. Thomas (24)


Up Next

The Seahawks will return home for senior night on Saturday, February 24, when they take on the Florida Memorial Lions. Tipoff from the Student Life Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. is set for 4:00 p.m.
 

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