The Keelhaulers of the California Maritime Academy got back on the winning track with a 61-48 victory over the visiting Pioneers of Pacific Union.  The win evens the Keelhaulers' league record to 1-1.  The Pioneers dropped to 0-2 in league.

Maritime was led by Andy Johnson who finished with 17 points including going 7 for 8 from the free throw line.  John Stiles led the team with 11 rebounds including 5 rebounds on the offensive end.  The Keelhaulers were able to force 22 Pacific Union turnovers and held the Pioneers to 38% field goal shooting.  The Maritime defense limited the visiting team to 33% shooting in the second half.

For the Pioneers, Kameron Barnes played an excellent floor game finishing with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.  13 of those points came in the first half that ended in a 27-27 tie.

"We received a big time jump start from the five players that started the second half.  Daniel Gresham's on ball defense changed the game and instantly made us a more aggressive club.  This was a difficult week with our players focusing on finals and we are very excited that they stayed together to earn a true team victory," commented Head Coach Bryan Rooney.

The team takes a short break to enjoy the holidays and is back in action December 29th as they take on the Academy of the Arts University at 5:30pm in Oakland as part of the Holy Names Holiday Classic.