GAME INFORMATION
Score: Keiser 15, No. 9 Georgetown 21
Records: Keiser University (2-2), No. 9 Georgetown College (3-1)
Location: Keiser Football Stadium, in West Palm Beach, Florida
Time of Game: 12:00 PM
Weather: 90 degrees, Clear Skies   
 
Game Summary

• On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the Keiser Seahawks squared off against ninth-ranked, Georgetown Tigers in the inaugural home opener.
• The first scoring opportunity for the Seahawks came with 5:46 left in the first quarter, but kicker Logan Robinson came up short on a 42-yard field goal attempt.
• Defense was the theme throughout the opening 15 minutes, as both teams headed into the second quarter scoreless.
• Georgetown struck first in the second quarter at the 9:34 mark as quarterback, Hunter Krause completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to wideout, Bart Bell to lead 7-0.
• The Seahawks responded with a 12 play drive that lasted over five minutes, highlighted by a 37-yard pass to wide receiver, Carlos Silencieux to reach the Georgetown eight-yard line. 
• Although KU failed to punch it in for a touchdown, Robinson converted a 20-yard field goal to get within 7-3 with 4:10 left in the first half.
• Neither team would put points on the board again as the game went into the halftime break with the Tigers holding a 7-3 edge.
• The Keiser defense was on the prowl to open the third quarter, as defensive back, DeMadre Bruten recovered a fumble by running back Daric Pugh to regain possession at the Tigers 35-yard line with 12:29 to go in the frame. 
• Following a six-play drive, the Seahawks attempted a 40-yard field goal that wound up being blocked by Georgetown's Robert Sheffield.
• The Tigers capitalized on the blocked kick by reeling off an 11 play drive, ending in a 19-yard touchdown run by Nick Conley.  With 2:10 remaining in the third quarter, Georgetown had a 14-3 lead that would be carried into the fourth. 
• The momentum continued for Georgetown when running back Kyree Hawkins carried the ball three yards into the endzone, extending the margin to 21-3 with 6:39 left to play. 
• After a three-and-out from both sides, Keiser showed they would not go quietly as explosive running back, Tyrese Lyons broke free for a 37-yard touchdown run.  Following a blocked extra point attempt, the score stood at 21-9 with only 40 seconds remaining in the game.
• Just as it looked like the game was coming to a close, Seahawks linebacker Tommy Richemond recovered an onside kick by Robinson to give Keiser another scoring opportunity at the Georgetown 40-yard line.
• Quarterback Eli Mathews would not let the opportunity go to waste, hitting tight end, Jaylen Arnold on the second pass of the drive for an incredible 40-yard touchdown reception. 
• However, the Seahawks missed their extra point to trail 21-15 with a mere 25 seconds remaining.
• Unfortunately for Keiser, lightning would not strike twice as Georgetown's Jonathan Stocking recovered the ensuing onside kick to effectively end the game. 
• The Tigers took one final kneel down to hand Keiser a 21-15 home-opening loss.

 
Keiser Standout Players

Offense

• Eli Mathews, the freshman quarterback, 15-for-32 for 199 yards and a touchdown and interception.
• Jaylen Arnold, the freshman tight end, 6 receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown

Defense

• Ronnie Bennett, the freshman linebacker recorded a team-best seven tackles including a half tackle for loss.
• DeAndre Henderson, the freshman defensive back had one tackle for loss and a sack.

 
Special Teams

• Logan Robinson, the freshman kicker was 1-for-3 on field goals with a 20-yard made field goal. He also kicked an onside kick.
• Tommy Richemond, the freshman linebacker recovered the onside kick.

Up Next
Keiser stays in sunny West Palm Beach to take on Edward Waters University at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 29.