Score: Keiser Seahawks 45, Ave Maria Gyrenes 61
Records: Keiser (19-9), Ave Maria (12-16)
Location: Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Elliana Schaefer (G), Mimmi Hahne (G), Mahiro Oyama (G), Elise Ellison (F), Jasmyn Hale (F)
Ave Maria Starters: Lavariah Armstead (G), Casey Humphrey (G), Ella Thompson (G), Emily Rapacz (F), Colleen Shanahan (F)
Keiser's run in the Sun Conference Tournament came to an early end on Tuesday evening, as the Seahawks fell 45-61 to Ave Maria in the quarterfinals at the Student Life Center. Despite a strong third-quarter push, Keiser struggled to find its offensive rhythm, shooting just 27.8% from the field. Elise Ellison led the scoring effort with 10 points, while Jasmyn Hale added nine. Caidyn Cannon controlled the boards with a team-high seven rebounds, but costly turnovers proved too much to overcome.
Next, the Seahawks await the NAIA Women's Basketball Selection Show on March 6 at 6 p.m. CT to learn their postseason fate.
A seven-point run by the Gyrenes extended Ave Maria's lead to 23-12 with 6:48 remaining in the second quarter
Keiser 10, Ave Maria 14
- The Seahawks and Gyrenes traded baskets early, with both teams attacking the paint to settle at a 6-6 tie with 6:41 remaining in the first quarter
- Avrie Schmidt gave Keiser a brief lead at 7-6 after converting an and-one free throw with 4:02 on the clock
- Ave Maria's Casey Humphrey responded with back-to-back three-pointers, helping the Gyrenes close the quarter with a 14-10 advantage
Keiser 31, Ave Maria 17
- The Gyrenes powered a seven-point run, extending their lead to 10 with 6:48 left in the second quarter
- Free throws from both teams added to the scoreboard, with Ave Maria maintaining a 25-14 advantage
- A jumper from Elliana Schaefer ended the second quarter, as the Seahawks entered halftime trailing by 14
Ave Maria 44, Keiser 34
- Ave Maria extended their lead with a six-point run, making it 38-19 with 6:52 left in the third quarter
- The Seahawks responded with a seven-point run, including back-to-back layups from Mimmi Hahne
- Elise Ellison ended the third quarter with four straight points, cutting the deficit heading into the final period
Ave Maria 61, Keiser 45
- The Seahawks and Gyrenes exchanged three-pointers, with Ave Maria hitting back-to-back shots
- Buckets from Caidyn Cannon and Jade Simpson contributed points for Keiser
- Ave Maria followed up with a six-point run to extend their lead, finishing their scoring with 1:58 left on the clock
- The Seahawks' record stands at 19-9 after the 61-45 loss to Ave Maria in the Sun Conference Tournament Quarterfinals
- Elise Ellison led Keiser with 10 points, shooting 4-of-9 from the field
- Jasmyn Hale contributed nine points, knocking down two three-pointers and grabbing five rebounds
- Keiser struggled offensively, shooting just 27.8% (15-54) from the field and 27.3% (3-11) from beyond the arc
- Caidyn Cannon led the Seahawks on the glass with seven rebounds, including four on the offensive end
- Turnovers proved costly as Keiser committed 16, leading to 14 points for the Gyrenes
- The Seahawks' bench contributed 11 points, with Cannon and Jade Simpson combining for eight
- Ties: 2
- Lead Changes: 2
- Largest Lead: Keiser (2), Ave Maria (20)
Next, the Seahawks await the NAIA Women's Basketball Selection Show on March 6 at 6 p.m. CT to learn their postseason fate.
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