ST. LOUIS, Missouri- The Walsh Cavaliers opened up the 2021-2022 season at the GLVC/G-MAC Crossover, hosted by USML. The Cavs went 1-1 over the weekend. 

Saturday (November 13th) vs. University Missouri- St. Louis (L, 80-76)

• The Cavaliers and Tritons went wire-to-wire Saturday evening as there were seven lead changes throughout competition
• #21 Garrison Keeslar posted a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds
• Graduate Guard Darryl Straughter and newcomer Owen Hazelbaker also chipped in double-digit points
• Straughter poured in 19 points, including five from three-point range
• In his first game as a Cavalier, Hazelbaker scored 11 points, shooting 45% from the field
• The Cavalier defense forced the Tritons to 14 turnovers, as Garrison Keeslar and Zakai Alexander each had two steals a piece 
• Despite being tied 64-64 with five minutes left in regulation, USML went on a 5-0 run before Darryl Straughter put Walsh within three (69-66) with 2:24 remaining 
• USML held on to their lead for the remainder of play, scoring 11 additional points for a final score of 80-76

Sunday (November 14th) vs. Maryville University (W, 81-73)

• Walsh earned their first win of the season Sunday, November 14th against the Maryville University Saints. Walsh had four players scoring in double-digits, with freshman Quintin Toles leading the way with 22 points. 
• The Cavs led by 14 at the half, shooting 55.9% from the field
• Walsh proved dominant in the second half of play as they led by as much as 15 with 10:06 remaining
• #12 Caleb Canter dished out team-high four assists, while also adding 17 points and eight rebounds for the Cavaliers
• Garrison Keeslar chipped in double digit points for the second consecutive game at 15 on the day
• Darryl Straughter poured in 10 additional points to make the final score 80-73

UP NEXT:

Walsh faces Carnegie Mellon University in their home-opener Wednesday, November 17th at 5:30 p.m.