Phoenix, AZ 12/30/04 - A late arrival to Phoenix didn't prevent the Keene State College men's basketball team from posting a 66-60 victory over Anderson University of Indiana in its opening game at the Grand Canyon Classic played Thursday.

"Despite all our travel problems getting here it was great to get a win in our first game," said KSC Coach Rob Colbert, whose team had to wait until Wednesday to depart after Monday's storm. "It was a good win against a talented and hot team. I was very pleased with our effort."

Sean Sullivan (Athol, Mass.) had a game high 17 points and 11 rebounds and Ben Maynard (Nobleboro, Me.)finished with 10 points and nine rebounds to lead the Owls.

Holding a slim 34-32 halftime lead, KSC wasn't able to pull away from Anderson College until the closing minutes of the game. The Owls extended their advantage to nine points (43-34) early in the second half on a three-point basket by Maynard. The Ravens came back to tie the game (55-all) on a basket by Dustin Simco with 5:28 to play.

KSC put the game the game a way with an 8-0 run that began with consecutive hoops by Sullivan and Harley Davis (Newburyport, Mass.) and concluded with a pair of free throws by David Sontag (Mont Vernon, N.H.).

J.D. Clampett led Anderson College (7-4) with 15 points.

Keene State (6-3) concludes its Phoenix trip with a game against Rockford College on Friday.