Score: Keiser Seahawks 71, Webber International Warriors 55
Records: Keiser (16-8, 9-4 SUN), Webber International (5-17, 1-12 SUN)
Location: Sabbagh Athletic Center, Babson Park, 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), Jaiden Ross (C), Renae Brant (G), Ijy'ana Edwards (G)
A dominant fourth-quarter performance lifted the Keiser women's basketball team to a decisive 73-57 victory over Webber International on Wednesday evening. The Seahawks got off to a slow start, but a crucial second-half surge secured the win scoring 24 points in the fourth quarter.
Holding a narrow one-point lead at halftime, the Seahawks turned up the intensity in the third quarter, breaking down Webber International's defense. Avrie Schmidt led the way with a season-high 15 points and five rebounds, while Elise Ellison added 14 points and eight boards.
Up next, the Seahawks return home to host Ave Maria on Saturday, February 15, at 2:00 PM.
A three-pointer from
Avrie Schmidt gave the Seahawks the 10-point lead with 6:23 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Keiser 12, Webber Int'l 12
- The Seahawks fell behind early by four after two quick buckets from Webber International's Jaiden Ross
- Mimmi Hahne responded with a layup and a jumper to put Keiser on the board (7:27)
- Elliana Schaefer knocked down a three-pointer to give the Seahawks a 7-6 lead with 4:47 remaining in the quarter
- A Webber International foul sent Jade Simpson to the free-throw line, where she made one shot
- The Warriors answered with back-to-back jumpers, reclaiming the lead at 12-10 (1:29)
- Caidyn Cannon stepped up to the free-throw line, sinking both shots to tie the game as the first quarter came to a close
Keiser 28, Webber Int'l 27
- Jasmyn Hale opened the scoring for the Seahawks, giving them a 14-12 lead (8:15)
- The Seahawks and Warriors traded baskets, with both teams shooting just over 40% (Keiser 41%, Webber International 40%)
- Keiser closed the second quarter with back-to-back layups from Elise Ellison and Jade Simpson, reclaiming the lead at 28-27
Webber Int'l 40, Keiser 47
- Elliana Schaefer and Webber International's J. Curry exchanged three-pointers, tying the game at 34 apiece (6:27)
- Jasmyn Hale joined the scoring run, sinking a three-pointer less than a minute later
- An eight-point run by the Seahawks to close out the third quarter gave them a seven-point lead heading into the fourth
Webber Int'l 55, Keiser 71
- Jade Simpson kept Keiser's lead at seven with a layup, scoring her seventh point of the night (7:53)
- Avrie Schmidt knocked down a clutch three-pointer, extending the Seahawks' lead to 10 with 6:23 remaining
- Five straight points from Elise Ellison pushed Keiser's lead to 14 (63-49)
- Schaefer drained her third three-pointer of the night, finishing 3-for-7 from beyond the arc at 42.8% shooting
- Schmidt sealed the victory with a layup and a free throw in the final minute (0:57)
Up next, the Seahawks return home to host Ave Maria on Saturday, February 15, at 2:00 PM.
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