Game Information
Score: Keiser 75, Brewton-Parker 71
Records: Keiser (3-2), Brewton-Parker (2-3)
Location: Gillis Gymnasium, Mount Vernon, GA
Keiser Starters: Dyson (G), Smith (G), Trisic (G), Davis (F), Ash (C)
Brewton Parker Starters:  Haynes(G), King (G), Hughes (G), Galloway (F), Walker (F)

Keiser Highlights

• The Seahawks had a pair of players record double figures led by Kensha'dra Smith with 16 points and Nikki Saunders with 13 points off the bench.
• Midori Long finished with a near double-double of nine points and nine rebounds.
• Keiser shot 70 percent at the free throw line this evening, 26-37, with Saunders going a perfect 9-9.

 
Turning Point
The turning point this evening was the final five minutes of the contest and the game tied at 61-apiece. The Seahawks defense came alive and limited Brewton-Parker to just three field goals down the stretch while converting five-of-six free throws to seal the game in the final minute of regulation.
 
How it Happened

• Brewton-Parker controlled the first part of the opening quarter jumping out to a 13-6 advantage.
• The Seahawks responded with a 6-0 run behind four points from Long to get within 13-12 at the 2:03 mark and forcing a Barons timeout.
• BPC regrouped out of the timeout and closed out the frame by scoring nine of the next eleven points to lead, 21-14.
• Keiser began the second with a 7-2 run capped by a Kelly Meade corner three to cut the deficit to 23-21 with 6:08 to go.
• Brewton-Parker came right back at the Seahawks with six unanswered, raising the margin to 29-21.
• However, a pair of free throws by Ja'nea Davis sparked a 10-2 run capped by a pair of free throws from Kyrah James to tie the game at 31-31 heading into halftime.
• After trading baskets to open the third, a Long jumper gave KU their first advantage of the game, 35-33 at the 7:35 mark.
• Three ties and three lead changes ensued before a free throw and two-pointer by Caity Riley gave KU a 44-41 lead with 3:39 showing.
• Brewton Parker then chipped away reclaiming a 49-47 advantage but a Davis jumper quickly knotted it back up at 49-apiece with 1:26 remaining. BPC went on to hold a 52-51 lead heading into the final quarter of the contest.
• Brewton Parker held onto to the advantage until it was 56-53 and KU ran off six consecutive points to reclaim a 59-56 lead with 7:09 to go.
• The Barons came right back to tie the game at 61-61 but the Seahawks retaliated with a 9-3 run highlighted by an old fashion three-point play from Saunders, making it 70-64 with 1:11 remaining.
• Keiser went on to convert clutch free throws in the final minute to come away with the 75-71 victory.

 
Coach's Corner
Head Coach Pam Oswald said, "On long road trips like this, you have to pack your game and bring it on the road. It is totally different than playing at home – have to be ready for anything & be composed through it all. It was good to be able to pull through at the end and take care of business. It should help give the team some confidence in battling together and getting the job done. We still have a lot of growing to do but each time out we continue to take some steps. It's a work in progress but the players are willing to do whatever it takes to help us succeed."
 
Team Leaders
Keiser
Points: Smith (16)
Rebounds: Long (9)
Assists: Trisic (3)
 
Brewton Parker
Points: Rainey (14)
Rebounds: Haynes (10)
Assists: Hughes (5)
 
Inside the Box Score

• Both teams were even in rebounds with 42 but KU had the edge in defensive boards at 31-23.
• The Seahawks bench chipped in 42 points led by 13 from Saunders.
• Keiser poured in 14 second-chance points this evening.

 
Ties: 12
Lead Changes: 3
Largest Lead: Keiser (6), Brewton Parker (9)
 
Up Next
Keiser returns home on Thursday evening as they kickoff Sun Conference play against Thomas University, The tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Last season, the Seahawks won both games against the Night Hawks.