Game Information
Score: Keiser 72, Morris 62
Records: Keiser (2-1), Morris (0-1)
Location: Morris Gym, Sumter, GA
Keiser Starters: Rodriguez (G), Dyson (G), Long (F), Sanabria (F), Saunders (C)
Morris Starters: Battles (G), McIver (G), Weldon (F), Harvin (F), Samuel (F)

Keiser Highlights

• For the second time this season, the Seahawks had four starters record double-figure scoring.
• Antigonie Sanabria led the way with a game-best 23 points, going 10-of-15 at the charity stripe.
• Donivan Dyson finished with 19 points and a game-best eight rebounds.
• Nikki Saunders (12 points) and Midori Long (11 points) rounded out the double-digit scoring.

Turning Point
With the game tied at 60-60 with 2:47 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks went on a 10-0 run to take a ten-point lead with 35 seconds left in regulation. 

How it Happened

• Keiser held Morris without a basket during the opening three minutes while clinging to a 3-0 advantage.
• The Hornets claimed their first lead at the 5:35 mark on a Makeba Harvin jumper in the paint but three straight Seahawk free throws made it 8-6 with 3:01 to go.
• Morris regained a 13-9 lead with 1:38 to go but Long tallied the final four points of the quarter to tie the game at 13-13.
• The Seahawks trailed 18-16 at the 8:21 mark when a jumper by Sanabria sparked a 9-0 run to take their largest lead of the half, 25-18.
• The Hornets responded with a 9-2 run of their own to reclaim a 30-27 lead with 1:17 left in the second quarter.
• However, Sanabria scored the final four points of the half to give Keiser a 31-30 advantage at the halftime break.
• The Seahawks opened the new half with nine consecutive points behind seven points from Sanabria to lead 40-30 with 6:21 remaining in the third.
• Morris got as close as two, 42-40, but KU held onto a 46-43 advantage going into the final quarter of the game.
• Saunders tallied the first four points of the quarter to make it 50-43 but the Hornets used their second 9-2 run of the game, evening the score at 52-52 with 6:44 left.
• Following four ties, Long notched four straight points to force Morris into a timeout, trailing 64-60 with 1:21 left.
• The Seahawks expanded the margin back to double digits, 70-60, with 35 seconds remaining before coming away with the 72-62 road victory.

 
Game Notes

• The Seahawks even the all-time series against Morris at 1-1.
• Keiser finishes their three-game road swing with a 2-1 record.

Coach's Corner
Head Coach Pam Oswald said, "Anytime a team goes on the road for 3-games, you are going to be challenged and pushed outside of your comfort zone. Our players definitely rose to the occasion tonight & made some gutsy plays down the stretch to get this road win. We have to continue to take care of the little things - taking charges, force shot clock violations, rebounding & loose balls. Good team win - now we focus on our home opener."

Inside the Box Score

• The Seahawks tallied 31 points in the opening half with 17 of those coming from the free throw line.
• Keiser finished the game 33-of-45 from the charity stripe.
• Keiser's defense came away with 16 steals, led by five from Dyson.
• Saunders finished the game with four blocks.

 
Ties: 8
Lead Changes: 5
Largest Lead: Keiser (10), Morris (4)
 
Team Leaders
Keiser
Points: Sanabria (23)
Rebounds: Saunders/Dyson (8)
Assists: Dyson (4)
 
Morris
Points: Harvin (14)
Rebounds: Samuel (8)
Assists: Battles/Bridges (4)
 
Up Next
The Seahawks host Johnson on Wednesday evening for their home opener. The tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m.