November 13th, 2007
 

The California Maritime Academy Keelhaulers fell just short of upsetting Fresno Pacific University on Tuesday night, losing 78-72. 

Fresno Pacific entered half time with a nine point advantage and stretched the lead to as many as eighteen with less than ten minutes to go.  However, a determined effort brought Maritime within four with under a minute to play.  The Keelhaulers had an open three pointer, which would have cut the deficit to one with fifteen seconds to play, glance off the back rim.  Fresno Pacific corraled the rebound, made two free throws, and escaped with a hard fought victory.

Adrian Sanchez led Fresno Pacific with twenty-six points, making six of ten from three point range.  Adrian Hurtado, Andre Davis, and Todd Brown also scored in double figures for the Sunbirds.

Cody Gatton had a monster game for the Keelhaulers finishing with twenty-five points and eleven rebounds.  Andy Johnson played his best game in a Keelhauler uniform scoring fifteen points on five of nine shooting.  Cesar Gerardo also reached double figures in scoring with eleven points.  Will Williams led the team with six assists.

Coach Rooney commented on the effort of the Keelhaulers stating, "I am extremely proud of our effort tonight.  We had several chances to give-in but our players kept fighting against a well-coached basketball team in Fresno Pacific."

The Keelhaulers are back in action Friday night as they travel across the country to play in the Maritime Cup held in Throggs Neck, New York.  Tip off against the Coast Guard Academy is set for 6pm east coast time.