Score: No. 2 Keiser Seahawks 14, (rv) Tennessee Wesleyan University 5
Records: Keiser (8-0, 7-0), Tennessee (6-6, 2-4)
Location: Multi Purpose Field - West Palm Beach, Fla.
No. 2-ranked Keiser University (8-0, 7-0 AAC) secured a decisive 14–5 victory over (rv) Tennessee Wesleyan University (6-6, 2-4 AAC) on Thursday at the Multi Purpose Field.
Keiser initiated the first quarter with a strong performance. AJ Badik opened the scoring at 12:51, setting the tone for the Seahawks. Building on this momentum, Ryan Rundle added another goal just 21 seconds later, reinforcing their offensive pressure. The team continued to dominate possession, with Kyle Davis scoring at 9:20, assisted by Kegan Hufford. Keiser scored two more goals within a minute, as Hufford and Chris Rayburn found the net, the latter assisted by Colin Foster. The quarter concluded with Keiser leading 5–0.
Keiser took control in the second quarter with a series of decisive plays, beginning with Marek Albiero's goal at 13:35. The momentum continued as Rundle scored at 11:46, assisted by Kyle Davis, quickly followed by a goal from JP Prather, pushing the Seahawks further ahead. Breaden Niemy added two more goals, with assists from Rundle and Hufford. Despite the Bulldogs' efforts, including a few clear attempts and a close shot hitting the post, Keiser maintained its strong lead. The quarter ended with the Seahawks leading 11–0.
Keiser continued their scoring in the third quarter when Ryan Stowell scored a crucial goal at the 4:38 mark, assisted by Davis. This goal responded to Tennessee Wesleyan's efforts, which included goals from Madden Leslie and Colton Winsick.
Midway through the fourth quarter Prather scored on an assist from Davis at 10:42, maintaining Keiser's significant lead. Later, Niemy finished the scoring with a goal assisted by Rundle at 1:17. The game ended with Keiser securing a 14–5 victory over the Bulldogs.
- Zach Crotwell - Achieved a season-high total of five ground balls.
- Colin Foster - Collected five ground balls, marking a season high.
- Team - Scored at least 14 goals in eight consecutive games.
- JP Prather - Registered a season-high of nine shots.
- Kyle Davis - Recorded three or more assists in three consecutive games.
- Marek Albiero - Recorded first game-winning goal of the season.
- Kegan Hufford is now six goals away from reaching 100 for his career.
- The Seahawks extended their winning streak against the Bulldogs to four.
- The 26 ground balls recorded today were one shy of the school record set against SCAD earlier this year.
- Braeden Niemy recorded his fourth hat trick of the season.
No. 2 Keiser Seahawks
Points: Ryan Rundle (5)
Goals: Breaden Niemy (4)
Assists: Ryan Rundle/Kyle Davis (3)
Faceoffs: Chris Rayburn (9-13)
Ground Balls: Five Tied (5)
Saves: Jakson Chadwick (6)
(rv) Tennessee Wesleyan
Goals: Madden Leslie (2)
Assists: Kennedy Moore (1)
Ground Balls: Gabe Moore (5)
Saves: Jack Shaw (19)
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