CONCORD, N.H.  12/2/08 - The Keene State men's basketball team continued its undefeated streak at the 9th Annual Jacob's Bridge Through Autism Basketball Classic at New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord on Tuesday night with a 91-56 victory over New England College.

Winners of four straight games, the Owls (4-2), have won all nine games they have played in the tournament which began in the 2000-01 season.

Keene State pulled away from the Pilgrims late in the first half.  A tip in by junior guard Bryan O'Leary (Gilford, N.H.) gave the Owls a 15 point lead (34-19) at the 3:49 mark.  A three-pointer by freshman guard Ryan Bourgeois (Bedford, N.H.) and a lay-up by O'Leary sent KSC to the locker room with a 47-27 halftime lead.

KSC added to its lead in the second half.  A three-pointer by sophomore guard Seth Stantial (Beverly, Mass.) made it 66-36 at the 13:14 mark.

O'Leary, who connected on eight of his 11 shots from the field and three of five attempts from behind the arc, scored a career high 19 points to lead Keene State.

Freshman guard Tyler Patch (North Attleboro, Mass.) added 12 points while senior forward Tyler Kathan (Ludlow, Vt.) had a team high nine rebounds.

The Owls drained 12 of their 28 three-point shots (43%) and dominated the boards 51-35, including a wide 21-9 advantage off the offensive glass.

Shane Hennessey had 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead New England College (1-6).

Colby-Sawyer edged Plymouth State 87-83 in the second game of the tournament.

Keene State travels to Southern Maine on Saturday for its first Little East game of the season. 

Brian O'Leary's post game interview and tournament video click here