Score: Keiser Seahawks 73, Warner Royals 40
Records: Keiser (16-5, 8-3 SUN), Warner (7-15, 2-9 SUN)
Location: Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Caidyn Cannon (G), Satori Griffin (G), Emelia O'Gilvie (G), Avrie Schmidt (F), Aly Avrach (F)
Warner Starters: Bethany Howard (G), Cameron Tripp (G) , Chanelle Harrison (G), Aleyna Sherman (F), Bianca Baroso (F)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Keiser women's basketball cruised to a 73-40 victory over Warner University at the Student Life Center. The win improved the Seahawks to 16-5 overall and 8-3 in conference play.
The Seahawks started slowly on offense, missing their first three shots and struggling to find their rhythm early. Keiser managed just 4-of-19 shooting in the opening quarter but still built an 11-2 lead thanks to defense that forced seven Warner turnovers. From there, the Seahawks found their offensive flow, extending the lead to 27-10 by halftime. Keiser's defense held Warner to just 25.0% shooting from the field while the Seahawks shot just 38.5% and knocked down 7-of-19 three-pointers for the game.
Four Seahawks reached double figures, led by Satori Griffin's game-high 18 points. Griffin was efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 4-of-6 three-pointers while adding three rebounds and two blocks in 26 minutes. Her 8-point second quarter helped Keiser stretch the lead to 17 points by the break.
Caidyn Cannon, Avrie Schmidt, and Emelia O'Gilvie each contributed 12 points. Cannon dominated in the paint with 6-of-10 shooting, grabbed seven rebounds, and swatted away three shots. Schmidt added five rebounds and went 5-of-10 from the field, providing energy on both ends.
O'Gilvie stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, seven rebounds, and a team-high six assists, showcasing her all-around game by adding two steals while connecting on 2-of-4 from three-point range.
Keiser's defensive forced 20 turnovers and converting them into 24 points. The Seahawks recorded nine steals and six blocks while holding Warner to just 40 points. The Seahawks dominated the paint with 28 points and controlled the glass despite being outrebounded 47-39 by the Royals. Keiser's ball security was considered fantastic, committing just five turnovers compared to Warner's 20.
Mahiro Oyama came off the bench for the Seahawks contributing six points, all from the free-throw line where she went 6-of-8. Oyama also dished out five assists in 21 minutes.
Keiser led by as many as 37 points in the fourth quarter, clearing the bench and giving extended minutes to reserves. The Seahawks' largest lead came at the 6:52 mark of the final period, showcasing the complete dominance they maintained throughout the contest.
- The Seahawks move to 16-5 on the season, sitting in second place in the SUN with an 8-3 record
- Keiser held Warner to just 10 points in the first half, limiting the Royals to 1-of-12 shooting in the opening quarter
- The Seahawks shot an impressive 84.2% from the free-throw line, converting 16-of-19 attempts
- Keiser's defensive pressure forced 20 Warner turnovers, which the Seahawks converted into 24 points
- Four different Seahawks scored in double figures, led by Satori Griffin's game-high 18 points
- Keiser dominated the paint with 28 points compared to Warner's 16
- The Seahawks' bench contributed 19 points, just edging Warner's bench production of 17
- Caidyn Cannon led Keiser's shot-blocking effort with three rejections
- Warner sat in foul trouble towards the end of the fourth quarter, having one player foul out with three others with four fouls
- Two Seahawks additionally had four fouls (Avrach, Vamvakitis)
- Ties: 0
- Lead Changes: 0
- Largest Lead: Keiser (37)
The Seahawks will hit the road to Lakeland Saturday for an evening match-up with (rv) Southeastern. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM.
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