Score: Keiser Seahawks 97, Trinity Eagles 49
Records: Keiser (2-1), Trinity (1-2)
Location: Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Caidyn Cannon (G), Satori Griffin (G), Carolina de Domingo (G), Emelia O'Gilvie (F), Avrie Schmidt (F)
Trinity Jax Starters: Emma Parrish (G), Victoria Broadway (G), Caroline Smith (G) , M'lani Vitela (F), Laila Harvey (F)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Keiser women's basketball made a statement in its home opener Monday evening, cruising past Trinity College of Jacksonville, 97–49, inside the Student Life Center. The win moves the Seahawks to 2–1 on the season and gives Head Coach Matthew Strickland his first victory at home.
The Seahawks jumped out quickly with a 23–8 first-quarter lead, applying defensive pressure that forced 13 turnovers in the opening frame alone. Keiser entered 42–25 advantage at the break.
Keiser's offense erupted in the third quarter, outscoring Trinity 33–11 behind hot shooting from Aly Avrach and Avrie Schmidt, who combined for 39 points on the night. The Seahawks built their largest lead of 54 late in the fourth quarter as the bench contributed 33 points and 44 off turnovers.
Avrach led the way with a career-high 21 points, including four three-pointers, while Schmidt followed closely with 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting. Caidyn Cannon added 15 points and six rebounds, and Carolina de Domingo turned in a strong performance with 11 points, eight assists, and five steals. Emelia O'Gilvie tallied 10 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, and Jasmyn Hale dominated the glass with a game-high 12 rebounds and six steals.
The Seahawks' forcing 33 turnovers and racking up 20 steals as every player contributed to the blowout.
- Keiser improved to 2–1 on the season and earned its first home win under Head Coach Matthew Strickland
- Aly Avrach led all scorers with 21 points, including four three-pointers and five made free throws
- Avrie Schmidt tallied 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting, marking her highest scoring performance of the season
- Carolina de Domingo recorded 11 points, eight assists, and five steals, leading the team in both assists and steals
- Keiser forced 33 turnovers, converting them into 44 points, while out-rebounding Trinity 51–25
- The Seahawks' bench produced 33 points, with six players scoring in double figures in the 97–49 blowout win
- Ties: 0
- Lead Changes: 1
- Largest Lead: Keiser (54), Trinity (1)
Keiser will return to action on Friday, November 7th, welcoming Fort Lauderdale. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM
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