Score: Keiser Seahawks 70, St. Thomas Bobcats 64
Records: Keiser (11-7, 5-3 SUN) St. Thomas (13-6, 7-2 SUN)
Location: Fernandez Family Center, Miami Gardens, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Elliana Schaefer (G), Mimmi Hahne (G), Mahiro Oyama (G), Elise Ellison (F), Jasmyn Hale (F)
St. Thomas Starters: Samantha Vales (G), Sophie VanDyke (F), Madison Lippy (G), Joey Delancy (G), Maddie Scharrenberg (G)
The Keiser women's basketball team redeemed themselves in thrilling fashion this afternoon at the Fernandez Family Center, taking on St. Thomas in Miami Gardens, Fla. Trailing at halftime, the Seahawks roared back with a dominant 26-point third quarter, capped by a clutch three-pointer from Jasmyn Hale. Her pivotal shot gave Keiser the lead, and they held strong to secure a 70-64 victory over the Bobcats.
The Seahawks are set to return to the Student Life Center for a midweek showdown against Florida National on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m.
The Seahawks seized the lead with four minutes remaining in the third quarter, courtesy of a crucial three-pointer by
Jasmyn Hale.
St. Thomas 9, Keiser 8
- The first quarter was low-scoring for both teams, as both squads missed shots and St. Thomas committed multiple turnovers
- The Bobcats set the tone early, draining a three-pointer to open the game
- Elise Ellison got the Seahawks on the board with two free throws just after the eight-minute mark
- Aly Avrach's two free throws just before the first quarter ended left the Seahawks trailing by one
St. Thomas 33, Keiser 24
- A three-pointer by Mahrio Oyama opened the scoring for the Seahawks at the start of the second quarter
- The Bobcats responded with two six-point runs to reclaim the lead from Keiser
- Mimmi Hahne and Jade Simpson added points at the halfway mark of the quarter
- St. Thomas closed the second quarter with back-to-back baskets, heading into halftime with momentum
Keiser 50, St. Thomas 47
- Elliana Schaefer scored the first points of the third quarter with two free throws
- A three-pointer from Mimmi Hahne brought the Seahawks within two, with 5:38 left on the clock
- Schaefer returned to the free throw line, this time tying the game at 38
- Jasmyn Hale hit a clutch three-pointer at the 4:03 mark, giving the Seahawks the lead
- Mimmi Hahne's buzzer-beating layup ensured Keiser ended the third quarter with a three-point advantage
Keiser 70, St. Thomas 64
- Keiser opened the fourth quarter with a five-point run to extend their lead
- Free throws became the focal point of the quarter, with both teams battling for the lead while trying to avoid fouling
- Foul trouble plagued both teams, as St. Thomas had two players foul out during the final period
- The Seahawks returned to the win column by defeating the Bobcats, improving to 5-3 in Sun Conference play
- Keiser turned up the heat in the third quarter, shooting an impressive 66.7%
- Four Seahawks scored in double figures during the game
- Mimmi Hahne led the team with 16 points, going a perfect two-for-two from beyond the arc
- Six different players recorded assists in the win, with Elliana Schaefer leading the way with five
- Schaefer was also one of four Seahawks in double figures, contributing 13 points
- The Seahawks tallied 11 steals, with Mimmi Hahne accounting for three
- Foul trouble was a factor for both teams, with two Bobcats fouling out and three Seahawks finishing with four fouls each
- Jade Simpson recorded two blocks, bringing her season total to 22, the most on the team
- Jasmyn Hale delivered an impressive performance with 10 points and eight rebounds
- Ties: 1
- Lead Changes: 3
- Largest Lead: Keiser (9), St. Thomas (9)
The Seahawks return to the Student Life Center for a midweek matchup with Florida National on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m..
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