The Keiser women's basketball team is riding a wave of momentum as the Seahawks prepare to host Ave Maria in the Sun Conference Tournament Quarterfinals. The Seahawks enter the postseason on a five-game winning streak, highlighted by a statement victory over (rv) Florida Memorial, handing the Lions their first home loss of the season. Keiser capped off the regular season with a Senior Day win against Coastal Georgia, where Head Coach Pam Oswald honored the program's five graduating players for their dedication to the program.
Leading the charge offensively, senior guard Elliana Schaefer delivered a stellar week, averaging 17.0 points across two wins and bringing her career three-point total to 163—closing in on the program's all-time record and being named the Sun Offensive Player of the Week. On the defensive end, Elise Ellison anchored the Seahawks with 19 rebounds while contributing 21 points, including a 16-point performance in the season finale against Coastal Georgia.
Tuesday, February 25, 5:30 PM
Keiser Seahawks (19-8, 12-4 SUN) vs Ave Maria Gyrenes (11-16,7-9 SUN )
Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
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- Keiser holds a narrow 21-20 edge in the all-time series after sweeping Ave Maria in both matchups this season
- The Seahawks defeated the Gyrenes at home just two weeks ago in a hard-fought 76-72 victory
- Keiser struggled offensively in the first quarter of that game, managing just nine points
- Elliana Schaefer led all scorers with 25 points, including four three-pointers, in the win
- The Seahawks hold a 10-9 record at home this season
- Ave Maria has eliminated Keiser from the Sun Conference Tournament in each of the last three seasons
- Last year, the Seahawks' postseason run ended in the semifinals with a 56-64 loss to the Gyrenes
- Keiser averages 61.05 points per game against Ave Maria
- The Seahawks enter the week with a 19-8 record after securing two mid-week Sun Conference road wins over (RV) Florida Memorial and Coastal Georgia, extending their win streak to five
- Elliana Schaefer was named the Sun Conference Offensive Player of the Week earlier today
- The senior from Castalia, Ohio, totaled 34 points across two games, including a 20-point performance against Coastal Georgia
- She was efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 50% (4-for-8) from three-point range
- Schaefer ranks second in program history for career three-pointers (163) and assists (303)
- Elise Ellison is closing in on Keiser's all-time scoring record, currently sitting in second place with 1,243 career points
- On her Senior Day, Ellison contributed 16 points as she continues her pursuit of the top spot
- She also ranks second all-time in career rebounds with 901, inching closer to Keiser's all-time leader, Midori Long
| Keiser |
2024-25 Stats |
Ave Maria |
| 72.0 ppg |
Scoring |
67.6 ppg |
| .426 |
FG% |
.412 |
| .347 |
3PT% |
.283 |
| .673 |
FT% |
.665 |
| 41.8 rpg |
Rebounding |
37.6 rpg |
| 16.9 apg |
Assists |
14.9 apg |
| 10.0 spg |
Steals |
8.4 spg |
| 2.0 bpg |
Blocks |
3.1 bpg |
|
Leaders |
|
| Elise Ellison (14.1 ppg) |
Scoring |
Colleen Shanahan (13.4 ppg) |
| Elise Ellison (.526) |
FG% |
Colleen Shanahan (.628) |
| Elliana Schaefer (.431) |
3PT% |
Gianna Santacroce (.322) |
| Elise Ellison (.677) |
FT% |
Ella Thompson (.907) |
| Elise Ellison (8.3 rpg) |
Rebounding |
Colleen Shanahan (8.5 rpg) |
| Elliana Schaefer (3.6 apg) |
Assists |
Lavariah Armstead (2.9 apg) |
| Jasmyn Hale (1.8 spg) |
Steals |
Lavariah Armstead (1.8 spg) |
| Jade Simpson (0.9 bpg) |
Blocks |
Colleen Shanahan (1.0) |
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