Score: Keiser Seahawks 65, Florida Memorial 61
Records: Keiser (18-8, 11-4 SUN), Florida Memorial 20-4, 13-3 SUN)
Location: FMU Wellness Center, Miami Gardens, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Elliana Schaefer (G), Mimmi Hahne (G), Mahiro Oyama (G), Elise Ellison (F), Jasmyn Hale (F)
Florida Memorial Starters: Agar Farres Garcia (G), Kamesha Moore (G), Makayla Transou (G), Teri Evans (F), Ebony Black-Smith (F)
In a thrilling matchup this afternoon, Keiser defeated Florida Memorial 65-61 on the road in Miami Gardens, handing the Lions their first home loss of the season. The Seahawks were led by Caidyn Cannon, who scored 18 points, while Jasmyn Hale contributed 12 points and eight rebounds. Despite a strong push from Florida Memorial, Keiser maintained control and secured the victory, improving to 18-8 overall and 11-4 in Sun Conference play, clinching their spot in the Sun Conference tournament.
Next, the Seahawks will host Coastal Georgia for Senior Day. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM, with the senior class being honored in a pre-game ceremony.
Keiser took control of the matchup in the fourth quarter with a key free throw from
Caidyn Cannon in the final seconds to secure the win
Keiser 19, Florida Memorial 14
- Jasmyn Hale opened with a layup and an additional free throw to put Keiser up 3-2 at 8:48
- Elliana Schaefer contributed with two key layups, pushing the score to 7-4 with 5:50 remaining
- The Seahawks defense was impactful, with steals by Hale limiting Florida Memorial's scoring chances
- Caidyn Cannon made consecutive layups, helping Keiser extend the lead to 13-8 with 3:43 left
- Keiser finished strong with free throws from Hale, Hahne, and Ellison, ending the quarter 19-13
Keiser 30, Florida Memorial 21
- Keiser extended the lead with a free throw from Caidyn Cannon, making it 20-13 at 8:59
- Jasmyn Hale and Mimmi Hahne both contributed steals, helping Keiser control the tempo and limit Florida Memorial's opportunities
- Jade Simpson hit a jumper, bringing the score to 22-15 at 4:44, followed by a layup from Caidyn Cannon to keep the momentum going at 24-19
- Keiser's inside game was strong, with key layups from players like Jasmyn Hale and Elise Ellison, helping extend the lead to 30-21 by the end of the quarter
- The Seahawks controlled the boards, with crucial offensive rebounds by Hale and Ellison, leading to second-chance points and maintaining the lead
Florida Memorial 39, Keiser 44
- Avrie Schmidt set the tone early, hitting a layup with 7:51 left, assisted by Mimmi Hahne, to put Keiser up 32-25
- With just under four minutes remaining, Caidyn Cannon powered through the paint for a layup
- Just under a minute later, Cannon delivered again, scoring another layup in the paint to increase the Seahawks lead
- In the closing seconds, Jasmin Hale stepped up, calmly sinking three consecutive free throws to seal the advantage at 44-39
Florida Memorial 61, Keiser 65
- Jade Simpson hit a layup in the paint, putting Keiser up 46-39.
- With 6:12 on the game clock, Caidyn Cannon scored a layup in the paint, extending the lead to 52-45
- Elliana Schaefer made two free throws, increasing the advantage
- Schaefer scored another layup in the paint, bringing the score to 62-55 for Keiser
- With just 18 seconds remaining, Cannon sank a crucial free throw, sealing the game 65-61
- Keiser improved to a 18-8 overall record and 11-4 in conference play, clinching a spot in the Sun Conference tournament starting Tuesday
- The Seahawks handed the Lions of Florida Memorial their first home loss of the season with tonight's 65-61 victory
- Keiser's offense was spread across multiple players, with Caidyn Cannon leading with 18 points, followed by Elliana Schaefer with 14 and Jasmyn Hale contributing 12.
- The Seahawks had the edge at the free throw line, making 19-of-29 (65.5%) compared to Florida Memorial's 17-of-23 (73.9%)
- Keiser dominated inside with 40 points in the paint, while Florida Memorial scored 34
- Florida Memorial turned the ball over 21 times, leading to 14 points off turnovers for Keiser
- The Seahawks bench outscored Florida Memorial's 30-24, with Jade Simpson contributing 10 points in just 14 minutes of play.
- Keiser's largest lead of 9 came in the final seconds, as they finished strong and held off Florida Memorial's comeback attempt.
- Ties: 1
- Lead Changes: 1
- Largest Lead: Keiser (9), Florida Memorial (2)
Next, the Seahawks will host Coastal Georgia for Senior Day. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM, with the senior class being honored in a pre-game ceremony.
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