Score: Keiser Seahawks 75, Webber International 73
Records: Keiser (9-6, 3-2 SUN) Webber International (4-9, 1-4 SUN)
Location: Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Elliana Schaefer (G), Mimmi Hahne (G), Mahiro Oyama (G), Elise Ellison (F), Jasmyn Hale (F)
Webber International Starters:  Neri Moreau (G), J Curry (G), Zeri Tyler (F), Jaiden Ross (G), Renae Brant (F)

The Keiser women's basketball team staged a second-half comeback to defeat the Warriors of Webber International at home this afternoon, securing a victory in the annual "We Back Pat" game. This campaign raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research through the Pat Summitt Foundation, which honors the legendary women's basketball coach who battled early-onset dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Senior Elise Ellison led the Seahawks with 23 points, just one shy of her season high, while Aly Avrach made a significant impact off the bench, contributing 14 points, including four three-pointers.

The Seahawks will hit the road on Wednesday, Jan. 15, to face the Gyrenes of Ave Maria. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM.

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Nine-point runs in both the third and fourth quarters helped the Seahawks dominate the second half of the game.

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Webber Int'l 21, Keiser 14

• Senior Elise Ellison got the Seahawks on the board just 10 seconds into the game with a layup
• Mimmi Hahne extended Keiser's lead to 7-4 with a jumper
• The Warriors responded with a six-point run to take the lead over the Seahawks
• A three-pointer by Webber International pushed the Warriors' lead to 10

Webber Int'l 35, Keiser 34

• With seven minutes remaining, Jasmyn Hale trimmed the Warriors' lead to six
• The Warriors responded with a jumper to extend their lead
• Aly Avrach came off the bench and drained a three-pointer, cutting the deficit once again
• With 2:30 on the clock, the Seahawks went on a nine-point run, highlighted by two more three-pointers from Avrach

Keiser 50, Webber Int'l 44

• The first two minutes were slow, as neither team could get on the board
• Aly Avrach broke the silence with a layup to give the Seahawks the lead
• Elise Ellison scored six consecutive points to extend Keiser's lead
• Just before the buzzer, Avrach sank her fourth three-pointer of the afternoon

Keiser 73, Webber Int'l 57

• Elliana Schaefer opened the fourth quarter with a bang, sinking a three-pointer
• Amalia Vamvakitis joined the three-point showcase, extending the Seahawks' lead with another three
• A second nine-point run sealed the win for the Seahawks, highlighted by free throws from Caidyn Cannon and Mimmi Hahne

 

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• The Seahawks improve to 9-6 on the season, including a 3-2 record in Sun Conference play
• Keiser dominated the boards, out-rebounding Webber International 46-26, with Jasmyn Hale contributing 11 rebounds
• The Seahawks shot 73.3% from the free-throw line, highlighted by Avrie Schmidt's perfect four-for-four performance
• Keiser's defense was stellar, holding the Warriors to just nine points in the third quarter
• Elise Ellison led all players with 23 points, adding nine rebounds to cap off an impressive performance
• With three free throws made today, Ellison now holds the record for career free throws made at Keiser, surpassing Midori Long with 324
• Junior Aly Avrach followed with a season-high 14 points, including four three-pointers, and added five rebounds
• Mimmi Hahne and Avrie Schmidt each contributed eight points in the victory
• Elianna Schaefer led the team with five assists and four steals
• Amalia Vamvakitis added to the Seahawks' success with three assists and a clutch three-pointer
• Ties: 2
• Lead Changes: 4
• Largest Lead: Keiser (22), Webber International (10)

The Seahawks will hit the road on Wednesday, Jan. 15, to face the Gyrenes of Ave Maria. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM.

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