Game Information
Score: Keiser 75, Florida National 58
Records: Keiser (6-5), Florida National (4-10)
Location: Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
The Seahawks bounced back on Tuesday evening with a 75-58 victory against Florida National. This is the second win against the Conquistadors this season. Keiser was nearly flawless from the charity stripe, finishing 26-of-28.
How it Happened
First Quarter: Keiser 13, FNU 19
- The Seahawks claimed an early 5-2 lead before Florida National scored five straight points, taking their first advantage of the night, 7-5, with 6:00 remaining.
- Following two ties, Brianna Richardson hit a three-pointer, extending the FNU advantage to 12-9 with 3:48 left.
- Keiser got as a close one, 14-13, but the Conquistadors closed the quarter on a 5-0 run to lead, 19-13.
Second Quarter: Keiser 31, FNU 29
- Nikki Saunders and Antigonie Sanabria hit back-to-back jumpers, bringing KU to within two, 19-17, at the 7:33 mark.
- FNU upped their margin to 23-19 before Keiser tallied five straight points, reclaiming a 24-23 lead with 4:35 showing.
- The Conquistadors answered back with a three-pointer but a Kelly Meade free throw and an old-fashion three-point play by Sanabria put the Seahawks back on top, 28-26 with 2:20 to go.
- After trading leads, Meade drilled a three-pointer to give Keiser a 31-29 advantage at the halftime break.
Third Quarter: Keiser 52, FNU 42
- The Seahawks opened the frame on a 7-3 run, upping their advantage to 38-32 with 6:40 to go.
- Florida National closed the gap to two before Keiser went on a 10-0 run, extending the margin to 48-36 with 3:23 left. During the stretch, Emily Patton and Sanabria connected from deep.
- The visitors outscored the Seahawks 6-4 down the stretch but Keiser led 52-42 with one quarter remaining.
Fourth Quarter: Keiser 60, FNU 65
- The Seahawks scored 10 of the first 13 points as their lead stood at 62-45 with 6:35 remaining. Keiser started the quarter on a 6-0 run with three different players contributing.
- KU used a 9-0 eruption later in the frame, pushing their advantage to the largest of the game, 75-49 with 2:23 showing. In the stretch, Sanabria tallied seven points.
- Keiser would go on to win the non-conference game by a final of 75-58.
KU Highlights
- 9: Sanabria finished with a career-best nine steals.
- 15: Keiser dished out 15 assists including a team-best three by Daniela Barrios.
- 16: The Seahawks had 16 second-chance points in the contest.
- 22: Sanabria led all players with 22 points including a 9-for-9 effort at the free-throw line.
- 24: Both teams finished with 24 points in the paint.
- 30: The Seahawks scored 30 points off turnovers after forcing 24 on the night.
Team Leaders
Keiser
- Points: Sanabria (22)
- Rebounds: Long (6)
- Assists: Barrios (3)
Florida National
- Points: Williams/Donaquey/Solan (10)
- Rebounds: Williams (16)
- Assists: Lindsey (4)
Up Next
The Seahawks will take part in the third annual West Palm Invitational which starts on Friday, Dec. 20 at 10:00 a.m. against Mount Vernon Nazarene. MVNU took the first matchup in Ohio, 78-69.