WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – William Carey Head Coach Steve Knight picked up career win number 750 as his Crusaders defeated Coastal Georgia 67-57 Thursday afternoon in the SSAC/Sun Challenge. 

The Crusaders got off to a slow start, finding themselves down 19-2 after 10 minutes of play.  However, over the final 10 minutes Carey outscored the Mariners 28-7 to take a 30-26 halftime lead.

Coming out of the break the hot shooting continued by WCU, pushing their lead to as many as 19 points in the second half and never looked back.

Emile Kazeneza led the way finishing with 11 points and 14 points for the double double.  Willie Moody chipped in 11 points with Arturro Bingham finishing with 10 points.

WCU is back in action tomorrow, as they continue play in the SSAC/Sun Challenge, as they take on Webber International.  Tip-off is scheduled for 1:15 pm.