Score: Keiser Seahawks 72, Thomas Night Hawks 40
Records: Keiser (6-1) Thomas  (2-6)
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)
Thomas Starters: Destiny Hill (G) Kennedy Collins (F)  Jasmyn Studamire (F)  Tieraney Bolton (F) Aaliyah Ringold (G)

The Keiser women's basketball team opened the Thanksgiving Classic with a dominant performance, defeating the Thomas Night Hawks in a decisive 72-40 victory. Leading the charge for the Seahawks was Jasmyn Hale, who recorded 15 points while shooting an impressive 85.7% from the field and going a perfect three-for-three from beyond the arc.

Senior Elise Ellison also made a significant impact, securing the 24th double-double of her career with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Seahawks will return to action tomorrow afternoon, facing William Carey in their second game of the Thanksgiving Classic. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:15 p.m., following the match up between Thomas and Warner.

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Jasmyn Hale hit back-to-back threes to bring the Seahawks ahead of the Night Hawks in the first with 2:25 left.

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Thomas 13, Keiser 18

• The Night Hawks struck first with a three-pointer by Kennedy Collins
• Elise Ellison responded with a jumper and a free throw, putting the Seahawks on the board
• Destiny Hill knocked down a three-pointer for Thomas, giving the Night Hawks a 6-5 lead at the 6:42 mark
• Jasmyn Hale hit back-to-back three-pointers to put Keiser in the lead
• A free throw from Jade Simpson capped the Seahawks' scoring in the first quarter

Thomas 19, Keiser 28

• Elise Ellison opened the second quarter for the Seahawks with a pair of free throws
• Avrie Schmidt knocked down her first three-pointer of the afternoon, extending Keiser's lead to 10 points, 23-13
• Caidyn Cannon added to the Seahawks' momentum with a layup
• Elliana Schaefer sank a three-pointer, pushing Keiser's lead to 15 points over Thomas
• The Night Hawks responded with a jumper by Destiny Hill and closed the second quarter on a six-point run

Keiser 55, Thomas 27

• A jumper from Mahiro Oyama secured her first points of the day to open the third quarter
• Elise Ellison scored her 10th point of the afternoon with a layup
• The Seahawks went on a 12-point run, highlighted by a three-pointer from Elliana Schaefer at the 7:13 mark
• Aly Avrach's three-pointer extended the Seahawks' lead to 22 points

Keiser 72, Thomas 40

• Amalia Vamvakitis got on the board with a jumper to open the scoring
• Siera Bradford followed with a layup, extending the Seahawks' lead to 32 points
• The final points of the game came from Jasmyn Hale, who recorded two layups

 

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• The Seahawks are now 6-1 at home this season, starting the Thanksgiving Classic with a win
• Keiser has now won six straight games against Thomas, dating back to the 2021-22 season
• This marks the fourth consecutive game in which the Seahawks have defeated the Night Hawks by double digits
• Keiser held Thomas to single-digit scoring in two of the four quarters
• Jasmyn Hale's 15-point performance marks a season high for the junior from Shakopee, MN
• Hale posted a field goal percentage of 85.7% and a perfect 100% from beyond the arc, going three-for-three in the first quarter
• Behind Hale, Elliana Schaefer contributed 13 points for the Seahawks, along with three assists
• Elise Ellison recorded her 15th career double-double, the third-most in Keiser history, with 12 points and 10 rebounds
• Senior Jade Simpson grabbed 11 rebounds in the victory and added one block
• The Seahawks finished with a three-point shooting percentage of 40%
• Keiser held Thomas to a 27.6% field goal percentage
• In the third quarter, the Seahawks shot 55%, going 11-for-20, and 42.86% from three-point range
• The third quarter was highlighted by 27 points from Keiser
• The Seahawks bench contributed 25 points in the victory
• Ties: 1
• Lead Changes: 3
• Largest Lead: Keiser (34) Thomas (4)

The Seahawks continue the Thanksgiving Classic tomorrow afternoon versus William Carey. Tip off is set for 2:15 pm following the Thomas and Warner game.
 

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