FROSTBURG, Md. - Keyser scored in single digits in each of the final three quarters and the Golden Tornado posted their lowest output of the season in a 54-38 loss to the Mountain Ridge Miners on Wednesday evening in Frostburg.
After scoring 12 points in the opening quarter, Keyser scored 9, 8 and 9 points over the final three periods en route to the 16-point loss.
Keyser's 38 points were 25 points below its season average of 63.4. The Golden Tornado have now lost five of their last six games to drop below the .500 mark for the first time this season at 8-9.
The Miners held an 18-12 lead after the opening period but managed just six points in the second quarter as Keyser cut its deficit to three points, 24-21, at the half.
Mountain Ridge pushed its lead out to double digits, 39-29, heading into the fourth quarter and then outscored Keyser 15-9 over the final eight minutes to cement the victory.
Ryan Delaney led all scorers with 16 points and Jeremy Shingler added 10 to lead Mountain Ridge.
Matt Wilmer led Keyser with 13 points, while Jeremy Green added 10 points and Preston Hartman contributed 8 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists.
Keyser won the JV game, 46-26.
R.C. Pratt led the Golden Tornado with 17 points and Wes Stullenbarger added 10.
Keinen Harper led Mountain Ridge with 14.
Keyser returns to action this Saturday when it hosts Petersburg at 7:30 p.m.
