Game Information
Score: Keiser 77, Florida National 67
Records: Keiser (3-1), Florida National (1-5)
Location: Bucky Dent Center, Hialeah, Fla.

The Keiser women's basketball traveled down to Hialeah, Florida and defeated the Conquistadors, 77-67, on Saturday evening. With the victory, the Seahawks improved to 3-1 on the year.

How it Happened
First Quarter: Keiser 15, FNU 20

• Three different Seahawks scored as Keiser jumped out to a 7-2 advantage with 7:47 remaining in the opening quarter.
• Florida National responded with a 15-2 run to take a 17-9 lead with 5:01 to go in the frame.
• The Seahawks outscored FNU 6-2 during the remainder of the quarter but trailed 20-15.

 
Second Quarter: Keiser 38, FNU 40

• Despite not connecting on a field goal in the opening two-and-half minutes, KU trimmed their deficit to two, 22-20.
• FNU quickly pushed the margin back to four but a Kelly Meade three-pointer sparked a 7-3 spurt, tying the game at 27-27, with 6:24 showing.
• The Conquistadors ran off the next four points before a Daniella Barrios three-pointer and Meade jumper in the paint put Keiser back on top, 32-31, with 3:18 to go.
• The teams traded four leads down the stretch with Florida National in front, 40-38, at the half.

 
Third Quarter: Keiser 59, FNU 56

• Florida National led by as many as five on three occasions until a Midori Long layup ignited a 6-0 run, capped by a Lindsey O'Sullivan jumper to lead 52-51 with 3:46 to go.
• A quick 5-1 burst put the home team back in front but Keiser closed the half with six unanswered points to lead, 59-56. Emily Patton scored four of the points during the stretch.

 
Fourth Quarter: Keiser 77, FNU 67

• Keiser tallied the first five points of the final frame as their advantage swelled to eight, 64-56, with 8:04 remaining in the contest.
• The Conquistadors settled down and used a 7-2 run to get within three, 66-63, with 5:43 to go.
• However, the Seahawks wouldn't allow Florida National any closer as they pulled away down the stretch for the 77-67 victory.

 
KU Highlights

• 10: O'Sullivan was a spark off the bench, totaling ten points on 3-of-5 shooting.
• 18: Emily Patton and Long finished with a game-best 18 points apiece.
• 20-24: Keiser was efficient from the free throw line, finishing 20-of-24.
• 46: KU scored 46 of their points inside the paint.
• 55: The Seahawks shot 55 percent from the field.

 
Team Leaders
Keiser

• Points: Long/Patton (18)
• Rebounds: Patton (7)
• Assists: Meade (4)

 
Florida National

• Points: Stewart (15)
• Rebounds: Robertson (11)
• Assists: Lindsey (5)

 
Up Next
The Seahawks start conference play on Sat. Nov. 16 at Webber International in Babson Park, Florida. Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m.