The Keiser volleyball team continues their Sun Conference Tournament run heading in to the semifinals for the third straight year. Keiser, listed as the No. 3 seed, defeated Ave Maria in sweep fashion for the third time this season to move onto the next round. The Seahawks were lead by the Sun Player of the Year Mackenzie Pryor who put up 18 kills and added two blocks to her night. Next to her, the Sun Freshman of the Year Emma Friese racked up nine killls and two blocks. On defense, the first-team all-conference member Faith Marquis broke the school record just one dig into the night and now has over 600+ digs on the season.
Friday, November 15, 2024 - 6:00 PM
No. 3 Seed Keiser Seahawks (28-7) vs No. 2 Seed Southeastern (18-5)
Fernandez Family Center (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
WATCH LIVE: The Sun Digital Network
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- The Seahawks are 16-21 all-time against the Fire
- Last season, Keiser's year ended in Miami Gardens, Fla. against Southeastern in the semifinals
- The two squads have spilt the year 1-1, both teams winning at home in four sets
- In the past 10 meetings, Keiser is 5-5 versus Southeastern
- In the Seahawks most recent victory over the Fire, Mackenzie Pryor totaled 21 kills and five blocks
- Freshman outside hitter Emma Friese racked up 10 kills in the win
- In the win, Keiser held Southeastern to a .099 hitting percentage
- With their 21st sweep of the season, the Seahawks record stands at 28-7
- The sweep over Ave Maria marked the third SUN quarterfinal sweep in Keiser postseason history
- The Seahawks finished the regular season with a 9-5 record in conference play, securing the No. 3 seed in the tournament
- Keisre is 7-13 overall in the conference tournament, holding a 2-7 record in the semifinals
- Last season, the Seahawks reached the semifinals of the tournament, falling to Southeastern in four sets
- Junior outside hitter Mackenzie Pryor was named the Sun Player of the Year
- She leads the NAIA in kills with 606, the only player to reach to 600-kill milestone
- The Hagerstown, Md. native also leads the nation averaging 5.15 kills per set
- She was additionally named a first-team all-conference member
- Freshman Emma Friese was named the Sun Freshman of the Year
- The outside hitter from Potsdam, Germany has recorded 179 kills this season, hitting .194
- She was named a second-team all conference member
- Faith Marquis is now the school record holder for most digs in a single reason
- The first-team all-conference selection broke the record just one dig into the win over Ave Maria on Tuesday
- The libero leads the team in service aces with 49
- The Gainesville, Fla. native averages 5.32 digs per set
- She continues to lead the Seahawks with 47 service aces
- Isabella Steffel was named to the all-conference team as a second-teamer
- The junior middle blocker has 74 block assists this season
- Aby Tibesar is now second all time in block assists in the Keiser record books with 94.0
- Assistant Coach Andrew Sydow was named the Sun Assistant Coach of the Year
- With the Ave Maria sweep, Head Coach James Rogers now has 190 career wins.
| Keiser |
2024 Stats |
Southeastern |
| 1591 |
Kills |
1082 |
| .231 |
Attack % |
.179 |
| 1499 |
Assists |
988 |
| 232 |
Service Aces |
141 |
| 2087 |
Digs |
1607 |
| 214.0 |
Total Blocks |
175.0 |
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