WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Keiser volleyball opened Sun Conference sweeping Warner University, 3–0 (25–14, 25–21, 25–22), inside the Student Life Center this afternoon. The victory pushes the Seahawks to 5–4 overall and 1–0 in league action, while Warner drops to 4–4 and 0–1 in the SUN.
The Seahawks wasted little time taking an 11-3 lead in the set one. Keiser hit .316 as a team and rolled to a 25–14 win to set the tone early. Warner tried to settle in during the second frame, keeping the score tight throughout, but the Seahawks' balance on both ends of the court helped them pull away late for a 25–21 victory and a commanding 2–0 lead.
The third set proved to be the most competitive of the afternoon as Warner battled to extend the match, trading points with Keiser deep into the frame. The Royals even grabbed momentum midway through, but the Seahawks refused to let the door open. Timely kills from Cece Worsham and steady execution from the back row allowed Keiser to regain control down the stretch, and the hosts finished the sweep with a 25–22 win to close out the match.
Worsham once again powered the Seahawks' offense, leading all players with 15 kills while also contributing two aces and six digs. Makenzi Bennett turned in a standout all-around performance, recording nine kills and a match-high 19 digs, showcasing her two-way impact. Setter Mallory Dills guided the attack with 36 assists, while also adding 15 digs, three service aces, and four blocks in a complete effort. Isabella Steffel added seven kills and two blocks, and Aubree Valcourt chipped in six kills along with a team-best four blocks at the net. Defensively,libero Faith Marquis helped anchor the back row with 16 digs, while Paryss Betts tallied 10.
As a team, Keiser finished with 46 kills on a .230 hitting percentage while holding Warner to just .107. The Seahawks out-dug the Royals 74–66 and dominated at the service line with eight aces. It was a balanced performance that highlighted the depth of the lineup and the team's ability to finish sets strong.
With the win, Keiser starts Sun Conference play on a high note and builds momentum heading into more conference action over the next few weeks.
The Seahawks will head to No. 13 St. Thomas this Wednesday, September 10th with action starting at 7PM.
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