Game Information
Score: Keiser 72, Johnson 62
Records: Keiser (3-1), Johnson (0-4)
Location: Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Rodriguez (G), Dyson (G), Long (F), Sanabria (F), Saunders (C)
Johnson Starters: V. Carter (G), K. Carter (G), Gray (G), Pierre (F). Theratt (C)

Keiser Highlights

• Donivan Dyson paced the offense this evening with 25 points while going 7-of-8 at the free-throw line.
• Freshman, Yaire Rodriguez led the game with nine rebounds and eight assists, while Antigonie Sanabria finished with 11 points including three baskets from beyond the arc.
• The Seahawks defense forced 21 turnovers with Dyson and Rodriguez recording four apiece.
• Keiser outrebounded the Suns 42-30 while pulling down 14 offensive boards.

 
Turning Point
The game remained close until the Seahawks used a 10-2 run midway through the third quarter to lead by double digits for the first time on the night, 52-38.

How it Happened

• Keiser jumped out to an early 4-0 advantage but Johnson responded with seven straight points to lead 7-4 at the 7:34 mark.
• The Seahawks soared back with an 8-2 run to regain a 12-9 advantage and held a 16-13 advantage going into the second quarter.
• Johnson blitzed Keiser out of the gates with a 13-2 run to jump in front 26-18 with 7:01 showing on the scoreboard.
• However, the Seahawks regrouped and ran off 12 consecutive points to regain a 30-26 lead with 2:32 left in the half. KU went on to lead 35-30 at the intermission break.
• The teams traded baskets until the 6:47 mark and Midori Long connected on a jumper in the paint to start an 8-0 run to lead 52-38 with 4:36 remaining in the quarter.
• Both teams then tallied six points each to send the game into the final frame with KU in front 58-44.
• Keiser's defense shutout Johnson during the opening four minutes while a Sanbria three-pointer was the only tally during the stretch.
• The Seahawks wouldn't allow the margin to get below 12 before coming away with the home opening victory, 73-56.

Inside the Box Score

• The Seahawks scored 26 points in the paint and had 17 second-chance points.
• The 21 Johnson turnovers led to 24 Keiser points.
• Nine different KU players found their names on the score sheet. 

Coach's Corner
Head Coach Pam Oswald said, "Nice to win our home opener tonight and finish off a challenging six days with a 3-1 record. We'll take a look at the film and continue to work on our effort plays so we're ready for Florida National on Monday."
 
Game Notes

• Keiser improved to 4-0 in home openers under head coach Pam Oswald.
• This was the first meeting in program history between these two teams.
• Sanabria opened the third and fourth quarters with three-pointers.

 
Ties: 8
Lead Changes: 5
Largest Lead: Keiser (10), Johnson (4)
 
Team Leaders
Keiser
Points: Sanabria (23)
Rebounds: Saunders/Dyson (8)
Assists: Dyson (4)
 
Johnson
Points: Harvin (14)
Rebounds: Samuel (8)
Assists: Battles/Bridges (4)
 
Up Next
The Seahawks head to Hialeah, Florida on Monday evening for a matchup against Florida National. The game is slated to start at 7:00 p.m.