Score: No. 22 Keiser Seahawks 84, Carolina Bruins 67
Records: Keiser (2-1), Carolina (2-4)
Location: The Convocation Center, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Keiser Starters: Loghan Downie (F),
Jackson Slater (G),
Nadir Myers (G),
Cortez Abel (F),
Mathew Shea (G)
Carolina Starters: Nate Lewis (G/F), Will Dixon (G), Jaylen Wilkerson (G), Israel Griffin (F), DJ Evens (G)
No. 22 Keiser men's basketball opened play at the GGC Classic with an 84-67 victory over Carolina (N.C.) Friday evening at the Convocation Center in Lawrenceville, Ga. The Seahawks controlled the contest from start to finish, never trailing while leading for the entire game. Jackson Slater led Keiser with 15 points, while Jaylen Lee added 14 points off the bench. Loghan Downie and Nadir Myers each finished with 13 points, and Khari "KJ" Dunn contributed 11 points in the victory.
The Seahawks came out strong offensively, putting up 43 points in the first half to take an 11-point advantage going into the break, 43-32. Keiser shot 42.9 percent from the field in the opening half while capitalizing on opportunities at the free-throw line, converting 11-of-13 attempts. Defensively, the Seahawks held the Bruins to 41.9 percent shooting and forced 12 first-half turnovers.
Keiser continued to build its advantage after halftime, shooting an impressive 54.5 percent from the field in the second half. The Seahawks extended their lead to 20 points at 71-51, their largest advantage of the night, and maintained control the rest of the way to secure the 84-67 win.
The Seahawks dominated inside, finishing with 50 points in the paint compared to Carolina's 26. Keiser also out-rebounded the Bruins 40-31 and recorded 16 offensive rebounds, leading to 20 second-chance points. The Seahawks' defensive pressure resulted in 12 steals and 16 Carolina turnovers, which Keiser converted into 24 points off turnovers.
- Keiser's record improves to 2-1 and 1-1 in neutral site matchups on the year.
- The Seahawks earn their first victory over the Bruins in the first meeting between the two programs.
- Jackson Slater led Keiser with 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
- Five Seahawks finished in double figures.
- Keiser's record against first-time opponents improves to 98-34 all-time.
- Ties: 0
- Lead Changes: 0
- Largest Lead: Keiser (20)
The Seahawks will return to the court on Saturday, November 14, to close out play at the GGC Classic against No. 12 Georgia Gwinnett. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Convocation Center in Lawrenceville, Ga.
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