Score: Keiser 66, Spring Arbor 70
Records: Keiser (7-8), Spring Arbor (5-10)
Location: Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Rodriguez (G), Dyson (G), Sanabria (G), Saunders (F), Long (F)
SAU Starters: Wright (G), Cabana (G), Nelson (G), Laier (F), Barnett (F)

Keiser Highlights

• Keiser had three players record double digit points led by a career-high 13 from Yaire Rodriguez. The freshman also dished out a game-best seven assists.
• Midori Long finished with 11 points and Jhanai Felix had ten points off the bench on 4-of-6 shooting.
• The Seahawks pulled down 13 offensive boards which led to 18 second chance points in the non-conference game.

 
Turning Point
Keiser had just tied the game at the 6:24 mark of the fourth quarter when Spring Arbor went on a 7-2 run to reclaim a 67-62 advantage with 2:33 to play.
 
How it Happened

• Spring Arbor held an early 9-2 advantage before the Seahawks rattled off five straight points including a three-point play as Long was fouled on a layup to get within two at the 5:27 mark.
• Keiser closed to within a possession on three occasions but the Cougars tallied the final four points of the quarter to lead 20-14.
• SAU opened the second quarter with a 9-2 run to establish their largest lead of the game, 29-16 with eight minutes left in the period.
• The Seahawks then erupted with a 17-2 run including a 13-0 stretch to take their only lead of the game, 33-31 with 3:26 go in the half. During the run, Kelly Meade and Antigonie Sanabria each scored five points.
• Both teams traded three-point baskets before Gabby Barnett hit a jumper in the paint to tie the game at the halftime break.
• The Cougars led the entire third quarter after scoring the opening six points while the Seahawks got as close as one, 49-48, with 3:15 left in the quarter. Spring Arbor would go on to lead 53-50 heading into the fourth frame.
• The teams wavered back-and-forth until Rodriguez laid the ball in to knot the score at 60-60 with 4:24 remaining in regulation.
• However, the visitors responded with a 7-2 run to regain a 67-62 advantage with 2:33 left in the game.
• The Seahawks got as close three down the stretch before falling on kids' day, 70-66.

 
Inside the Box Score

• Keiser scored 34 points in the paint had 18 points off turnovers.
• The Seahawks received 20 points from their bench.
• Keiser went a perfect 7-of-7 at the charity stripe.

Game Notes

• Today was the first-ever meeting between these two schools.
• Keiser hosted their first ever Kids Day as they welcomed students from Seminole Trails Elementary school.

Ties: 1
Lead Changes: 2
Largest Lead: Keiser (2), Spring Arbor (13)
 
Team Leaders
Keiser
Points: Rodriguez (13)
Rebounds: Long (8)
Assists: Rodriguez (7)
 
Spring Arbor
Points: Nelson (19)
Rebounds: Laier (9)
Assists: Cabana (5)
 
Up Next
The Seahawks will partake in the second annual West Palm Beach Invite co-hosted by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission beginning on Wednesday against No. 1 Dakota Wesleyan at 1:00 p.m.