Score: Keiser Seahawks 62, Ave Maria Gyrenes 49
Records: Keiser (18-6, 10-4 SUN), Ave Maria (9-10, 6-7 SUN)
Location: Tom Gosilano Field House, Ave Maria, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Caidyn Cannon (G), Satori Griffin (G), Carolina de Domingo (G) Emelia O'Gilvie (G), Avrie Schmidt (F)
Ave Maria Starters: Tiffany Le (G), Cortney Smith (G), Gabby Beauperthuy (G), Elena Barnes (G), Ashley Chilson (F)
AVE MARIA, Fla. – Keiser women's basketball secured a commanding 62-49 victory over Ave Maria on Saturday afternoon at Tom Golisano Field House, improving their record to 18-6 overall and 10-4 in conference play.
Caidyn Cannon paced the Seahawks with a game-high 17 points, dominating at the free-throw line by converting 9-of-11 attempts. Cannon also pulled down seven rebounds and added two steals in 30 minutes of action. Satori Griffin added 12 points on 4-of-16 shooting, including three crucial three-pointers, while hauling in eight rebounds. Emelia O'Gilvie contributed 11 points, seven rebounds, and three steals in a well-rounded performance. Carolina de Domingo chipped in the offense with a team-high five assists while adding six steals and four points. Her defensive presence was instrumental in Keiser's ability to force 13 turnovers.
The Seahawks started slowly, trailing 13-10 after the first quarter, but found their rhythm in the second period. A strong third quarter proved decisive, as Keiser outscored Ave Maria 21-9 to take a 46-37 lead into the final frame. Griffin caught fire in the third quarter, scoring nine of her 12 points and knocking down two three-pointers to spark the Seahawks' offensive surge.
The fourth quarter saw the Seahawks close out the game with Keiser clinging to a 53-46 lead midway through the period, the team went on a run punctuated by strong free-throw shooting. Cannon and de Domingo each converted clutch free throws down the stretch, with de Domingo sinking four attempts in the final two minutes to help seal the victory.
The Seahawks' defense was stifling, recording 16 steals led by de Domingo's six. Keiser shot 33.3% from the field but compensated with aggressive play, attempting 27 free throws and converting 74.1% from the charity stripe. The Seahawks also controlled the boards with a 35-32 rebounding advantage.
- The Seahawks move to 18-6 on the season, moving to 10-4 in conference play
- Caidyn Cannon was a perfect 9-of-9 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter, helping seal the victory for the Seahawks. She finished 9-of-11 from the charity stripe for the game.
- Carolina de Domingo recorded a game-high six steals, nearly matching her season output in a single game. Her defensive pressure was crucial in forcing Ave Maria into 23 turnovers.
- The Seahawks' defense held Ave Maria to just seven points in the third quarter, their lowest-scoring quarter of the game, helping Keiser build a 46-37 lead heading into the final period.
- Satori Griffin broke out of a shooting slump in the third quarter, scoring nine of her 12 points in the period, including two three-pointers that sparked Keiser's decisive run.
- Keiser dominated the turnover battle, forcing 23 turnovers while committing just 13. The Seahawks converted those turnovers into 17 points.
- The Seahawks recorded 16 steals as a team, their highest output of the season, with five different players recording multiple steals.
- Gabby Beauperthuy led all scorers with 19 points for Ave Maria, including eight points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to overcome Keiser's balanced attack.
- Three Ave Maria players fouled out (Tiffany Le, Juliette Nichols, and Elena Barnes), significantly impacting the Gators' ability to defend in the final minutes of the game
- Ties: 2
- Lead Changes: 2
- Largest Lead: Keiser (13) Ave Maria (15)
The Seahawks will welcome Florida Memorial for Senior Night, this Wednesday, Feb. 18th at 5:30 PM.
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