PITTSBURGH –Carl Krauser scored 24 points, dished out 14 assists and pulled down seven rebounds Friday night to help lead the host Pittsburgh Xplosion past the East Kentucky Miners. Pittsburgh prevailed 126-116.

The Xplosion won the quarter points 6-1.

With the score tied at 93 midway through the fourth quarter, Krauser took over. On Pittsburgh’s next two possessions, Krauser hit a pair of three pointers to put the Xplosion up for good at 99-93. Krauser added assists on the Xplosion’s next two possessions, turning a close game into a solid victory for the Xplosion.

Pittsburgh won the first quarter, giving the Xplosion 15 consecutive quarter point wins. The Xplosion led by as many as 12 in the second quarter, but an 11-0 run by East Kentucky over the last 2:53 of the half gave the Miners a 55-51 advantage heading into the locker room. The game remained tight until Krauser came to life.

Robert Morris graduate Chaz McCrommon led the Xplosion with 29 points and 12 rebounds.

Boo Jackson paced the Miners with a game-high 32 points and 10 rebounds.

Jason McLeish handed out a team-best six assists for the Miners.

East Kentucky (8-10) will host Pittsburgh (9-7) Sunday afternoon at 4:05 p.m. at the East Kentucky Expo Center.