Score: Keiser Seahawks 81, Warner Royals 63
Records: Keiser (5-1, 1-1 SUN),Warner (4-2, 1-2 SUN)
Location: Student Life Center (West Palm Beach, Fla.)
Keiser Starters: Elliana Schaefer (G),
Mahiro Oyama (G),
Elise Ellison (F),
Avrie Schmidt (G),
Jade Simpson (F)
Warner Starters: Courtney Logan (G), Bethany Howard (F), Kalyah Watson (G), Julia Gilbert (G), Aalyah Watson (F)
The Keiser women's basketball team showcased a strong team effort to notch their first Sun Conference win of the season. Senior Elliana Schaefer led the Seahawks to an 18-point victory, recording a career-high 28 points against the Royals.
The Seahawks will return to action this Tuesday in the Thanksgiving Classic, facing the Thomas Nighthawks. Tip-off is set for 2:15 PM.
In the second quarter, Keiser's nine-point run continued the Seahawks hot scoring with a three-pointer from
Elliana Schaefer.
Warner 12, Keiser 22
- The Seahawks opened the scoring with layups by Elliana Schaefer and Elise Elion to take an early lead
- Warner cut the deficit to two with a jumper from Kalyah Watson
- Two free throws by Schaefer gave the Seahawks an 11-10 lead with 5:10 remaining in the first quarter
- A jumper by Jade Simpson extended Keiser's lead to seven
- Simpson drove to the basket for a layup, pushing the Seahawks' lead to 10 points
Warner 25, Keiser 44
- Free throws by Elise Ellison opened the second quarter for the Seahawks
- A nine-point run by Keiser was highlighted by a three-pointer from Elliana Schaefer
- The Seahawks hit back-to-back three-pointers, courtesy of Jasmyn Hale and Schaefer
- Adding to the three-point party, Siera Bradford sank a shot from beyond the arc
- Point leader Schaefer closed the Seahawks' scoring with two free throws in the final 20 seconds
Keiser 67, Warner 39
- A jumper by Schaefer extended the Seahawks' lead to 25 with 8:29 on the clock
- The Royals got on the board after a turnover led to a layup
- Aly Avrach and Jasmyn Hale each drained three-pointers
- Elliana Schaefer nailed her third three-pointer of the game with 2:38 remaining, pushing the lead to 32
- With 10 seconds left, Avrie Schmidt drove for a layup, helping the Seahawks maintain their dominance over the Royals
Keiser 81, Warner 63
- Schaefer continued her scoring streak with a three-pointer
- Avrach, staying hot from beyond the arc, extended the lead to 75-47
- A free throw by Mahiro Oyama with 1:44 remaining added to the hefty lead
- A buzzer-beater three-pointer from the Royals marked the final points for Warner, sealing the 18-point victory for the Seahawks
- The Seahawks are now 5-1 at home this season, earning their first Sun Conference victory
- Keiser has won two straight games against Warner, dating back to last February's win
- This is the second consecutive game in which the Seahawks have defeated the Royals by double digits
- In tonight's win, senior Elliana Schaefer scored a career-high 28 points
- Schaefer also led the team in rebounds, tying with junior Jasmyn Hale with seven each
- Aly Avrach and Schaefer shared the lead in assists, recording five apiece
- Four Seahawks scored 10 or more points: Elise Ellison, Aly Avrach, Avrie Schmidt, and Schaefer
- The Seahawks posted a three-point shooting percentage of 42.9%
- Jasmyn Hale and Mahiro Oyama each tallied three steals in the victory
- Senior Jade Simpson contributed three blocks to her standout performance
- Keiser led for 97.7% of the game
- Ties: 1
- Lead Changes: 1
- Largest Lead: Keiser (32)
The Seahawks will begin the Thanksgiving Classic hosting the Thomas Nighthawks on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Tip-off is set for 2:15 PM following the William Carey and Warner game
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