November 21st, 2008

The Keelhaulers of the California Maritime Academy opened the 3rd annual Maritime Cup with a resounding 82-46 victory over Maine Maritime. The win marks the fourth win in as many tries in the friendly confines of Morrow Cove.

As has been the case with the team's four victories, team defense took center stage as the Keelhaulers held Maine to 30% shooting from the floor.  This effort allowed an eleven point game at half time to stretch to twenty with fifteen minutes left in the game.

Offensively, freshman Zac Kinman had his best offensive game as a Keelhauler as he hit 5 three pointers and finished with a career high 18 points. Junior Andrew Medeiros also played an excellent floor game finishing with 15 points.  Andrew Johnson led the team with five rebounds in a game that saw the Keelhaulers forced to play small because of foul trouble with all available post players.

Head Coach Bryan Rooney commented, "We were very pleased at the mental toughness our players showed early in the game when shots were not falling.  We did not allow this to impact our defense in a negative way.  Fortunately, we started shooting the way we are capable and our defense stayed consistent."

Cal Maritime moves to the championship of the Maritime Cup to take on the Coast Guard Academy, who were 75-59 winners over SUNY Maritime.  Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm 

Go Keelhaulers!