Keiser volleyball is back on the road for another midweek matchup, traveling to Bradenton, Fla., to take on the New College of Florida Mighty Banyans (7-1) at 7:00 p.m. The Seahawks will then return home on Saturday to host Southeastern in the Student Life Center at 2:00 p.m.
This past week, the Seahawks went 1-1—falling to No. 13 St. Thomas (0-3) before sweeping Webber International at home on Saturday.
Over the last two games, Makenzi Bennett has led the offense with 3.0 kills per set, 20.5 total points, and solid back-row defense at 3.0 digs per set. Faith Marquis has anchored the defense, averaging 4.7 digs per set and contributing two service aces to spark momentum. Mallory Dills has directed the attack with 63 assists across six sets, keeping the offense in rhythm.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Keiser Seahawks (6-5, 2-1 SUN) at New College Mighty Banyans (7-1 2-1 SUN)
State College of Florida - Bradenton, Fla.
WATCH LIVE: Urban Edge Network
LIVE STATS: SIDEARM STATS
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 2:00 PM
Keiser Seahawks (6-5, 2-1 SUN) vs Southeastern (10-2, 2-1 SUN)
Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
WATCH LIVE: Urban Edge Network
LIVE STATS: SIDEARM STATS
TICKETS: Hometown Ticketing
New College Series
- Keiser and New College of Florida have faced off twice in program history, splitting the series at 1-1
- The Seahawks opened the serise with a 3-0 sweep on October 5, 2024, in Sarasota, Fla.
- New College responded in the rematch on November 9, 2024, earning a 3-0 victory in West Palm Beach to even the all-time record
- Both contests were Sun Conference match ups
- Keiser has been perfect on the road in the series (1-0)
Southeastern Series
- Keiser and Southeastern have met 38 times in women's volleyball history, with Southeastern holding a 22-16 advantage in the all-time series
- The series began on October 31, 2006, when Keiser won 3-0 at home in the inaugural matchup
- The Fire took the most recent meeting on November 15, 2024, sweeping Keiser 3-0 at a neutral site in Miami Gardens for the Sun Conference tournament
- Keiser's longest winning streak in the series is four matches (Nov. 9, 2019 – Sept. 18, 2021), while Southeastern's longest streak is seven (Nov. 5, 2011 – Oct. 17, 2015).
- Home court has been an advantage for Keiser, where the Seahawks are 11-7 against Southeastern
- In Sun Conference play, Keiser holds an 11-19 record versus Southeastern
- The teams have been competitive in recent years, with Keiser going 4-6 over the last 10 matchups (2021–2024)
- The Seahawks sit 6-5 this season, recording a sweep over Webber International last Saturday
- Over the last two games, Makenzi Bennett has been Keiser's go-to scorer, averaging 3.0 kills per set and contributing 20.5 total points over the first two matches. She's added 3.0 digs per set and a team-best two service aces, giving the Seahawks consistency on both offense and defense
- Mallory Dills has been the offensive engine, dishing out 63 assists across six sets (10.5 assists per set) while chipping in defensively with eight digs and two block assists. Her efficient .667 hitting percentage shows she can attack effectively when needed
- Faith Marquis anchors the back row with a stellar 4.67 digs per set and two service aces, setting the tone for Keiser's defensive success. Her steady passing has helped stabilize the offense and spark transition opportunities
- The defense has been a strength, averaging nearly 15 digs per set over the two matches, led by standout performances from Bennett and Marquis
- The Seahawks have balanced contributions at the net, with Aubree Valcourt averaging 1.0 block per set and Isabella Steffel adding key kills and blocks in both matches
| Keiser |
2025 Stats |
New College |
Southeastern |
| 424 |
Kills |
399 |
543 |
| .140 |
Attack % |
.260 |
.228 |
| 405 |
Assists |
394 |
509 |
| 63 |
Service Aces |
82 |
87 |
| 681 |
Digs |
554 |
721 |
| 44.0 |
Total Blocks |
57.0 |
53.0 |
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