LAKELAND, Fla - No. 9 Keiser softball heads to Clearwater this weekend for the Sun Conference Tournament, set to take the field at the Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex as the No. 2 seed. The Seahawks will open postseason play against the winner of the Coastal Georgia and Warner matchup, bringing momentum into the tournament after a strong regular season and looking to make a deep run toward a conference championship.

Keiser has been one of the most complete teams in the NAIA this season, combining a high-powered offense with a dominant pitching staff. The Seahawks have consistently found ways to win in different styles, whether it be explosive run production or controlled performances in the circle, positioning themselves as a serious contender in the bracket.

Awaiting them is a familiar opponent in either No. 18 Coastal Georgia or Warner, two teams Keiser has seen success against in recent matchups. The Seahawks most recently went 2-1 against Coastal Georgia and swept Warner earlier this season, giving them confidence heading into a high-stakes postseason environment.

No. 9 Keiser Seahawks (41-7, 19-5) vs No. 18 Coastal Georgia Mariners (34-10, 18-6) / Warner Royals (17-21, 8-16)
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 - 6:30 PM 
Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex - (Clearwater, Fla.)
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Time		Matchup
		Thursday, April 30th
11:00 AM	GM 1	#4 New College of Florida vs. #5 St. Thomas
1:30 PM	GM 2	#3 Coastal Gerogia  vs. #6 Warner
4:00 PM	GM 3	#1 Southeastern vs. Winner GM 1
6:30 PM	GM 4	#2 Keiser vs. Winner GM 2
		Friday, May 1st
9:00 AM	GM 5	Loser GM 2 vs. Loser GM 3
11:30 AM	GM 6	Loser GM 1 vs. Loser GM 4
2:00 PM	GM 7	Winner GM 3 vs. Winner GM 4
4:30 PM	GM 8	Winner GM 5 vs. Winner GM 6
7:00 PM	GM 9	Loser GM 7 vs. Winner GM 8
		Saturday, May 3
12:00 PM	GM 10	Winner GM 7 vs. Winner GM 9
2:30 PM	GM 11	Championship Game (if necessary)

 

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• vs. Coastal Georgia 
• Keiser leads the recent series, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings
• Seahawks are 6-1 in their last seven games against the Mariners
• Keiser went 2-1 against Coastal Georgia earlier this season
• Longest Keiser win streak in the series is six games (2024–2025)
• Coastal Georgia previously held multiple win streaks from 2019–2023
• Keiser is 6-4 at home and has found success on the road in recent years
• First meeting came Feb. 15, 2014 (Keiser won 11-3)
• Last matchup: Apr. 25, 2026 – Keiser 6, Coastal Georgia 2
• vs. Warner
• Keiser trails the all-time series but has dominated recent matchups
• Seahawks have won 7 of the last 9 meetings against the Royals
• Keiser swept Warner in a three-game series earlier this season
• Longest Keiser win streak in the series is seven games (2023–2026)
• Warner previously held a long win streak from 2008–2018
• Keiser has improved significantly at home in recent years against Warner
• First meeting came Feb. 24, 2006 (Warner won 6-5)

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• No. 9 Keiser enters the Sun Conference Tournament as the No. 2 seed with a balanced roster that has consistently produced at a high level on both offense and defense throughout the season
• Opportunity for the Seahawks to make a statement in postseason play as they look to convert a strong regular season into a conference championship run in Clearwater
• Keiser's offense continues to be one of the most productive units in the NAIA, ranking among national leaders in multiple categories while showcasing depth from top to bottom in the lineup
• Mackenzie Masternak anchors the pitching staff after breaking the program's single-season wins record, providing a proven ace capable of controlling games in high-pressure situations
• Maggie Miller adds stability in the circle as both a starter and reliever, giving the Seahawks flexibility and reliability in key late-game moments
• Faith Campos remains a dynamic presence at the top of the lineup, combining elite speed on the bases with consistent contact and flawless defense
• Genesis Iglesias continues to be one of the toughest outs in the lineup, leading the team in walks while also providing power and run production in the middle of the order
• Recent success against both potential opponents gives Keiser confidence entering the matchup, having gone 2-1 against Coastal Georgia and sweeping Warner earlier this season
• The tournament setting at the Eddie C. Moore Complex adds another layer of intensity, where execution, depth, and timely hitting will play a critical role in advancing through the bracket

Keiser	2026 Stats	Coastal Georgia	Warner
422	Hits	384	242
318	Runs	252	128
284	Runs Batted In	226	109
20	Home Runs	18	4
139	Stolen Bases	98	30
.338	Batting Average	.327	.254
142	Strikeouts	146	124
1.94	ERA	2.56	3.69

Keiser	2026 Leaders	Coastal Georgia	Warner
Campos (61)	Hits	Mills (51)	Martin (40)
Campos (42)	Runs	Carolino (46)	Derstine (20)
Iglesias (45)	Runs Batted In	Andrews (35)	Wagoner (19)
Iglesias (9)	Home Runs	Smith (4)	Wagoner (3)
Campos (43)	Stolen Bases	Carolino (38)	Dominguez (11)
Campos (.399)	Batting Average	Mills (.408)	Martin (.360)
Masternak (77)	Strikeouts	Mills (65)	Hernandez (60)

 

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