NORTH CANTON, OH- The Walsh Cavaliers defeated the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers Thursday (December 9th) evening by a score of 51-49. Freshman guard Garrison Keeslar led the Cavs with 26 points, including 19 in the second half. 

Score: Walsh 51, Kentucky Wesleyan 49

Records: Walsh 4-2 (2-0), Kentucky Wesleyan 5-4 (1-2)

Location: Alumni Arena (North Canton, Ohio)

FOR THE CAVALIERS:

• Garrison Keesler recorded a double-double with career high 26 points and 10 rebounds. Keesler shot 11 of 22 from the field 
• Milan Square chipped in nine points connecting on three of five attempts from behind the arc. Square also grabbed six rebounds and dished out two assists
• The Cavalier defense forced the Panthers to nine turnovers 
• Darryl Straughter bumped up to the number four spot in all-time scorers 

FOR THE PANTHERS:

• Jordan Roland paced the Panthes with 13 points 
• Jomel Boyd grabbed game-high 12 rebounds while also contributing eight points 
• The Panthers won the rebounding war 44-43

UP NEXT:

The Cavaliers will face the Trojans from Trevecca Nazarene University on Saturday, December 11th at 3 p.m. ET