FNU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM FALLS TO KEISER UNIVERSITY

West Palm Beach, Fla. – INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

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FNU shot 35.5% from the field on 22-of-62 shooting overall but was hot from the field in the Second half, hitting 37.5%.
FNU shot 26.3% from downtown on 5-of-19 shooting.
Keiser hit 52.5% of its shots from the paint and incredible 61.5% from the long range.
Applying the pressure on the defensive side, the Conquistadors forced 22 turnovers and recorded 8 steals.
Shannon Rosensteescored a team high 13 points, and added a team high two Blocks.
Brianna Richardson noted 10 points, 7 rebounds and added a team high 3 assists, going 3-of-11 from the field and 1-for-7 from Downtown.
Kayla Browncame off the bench to lead the Conquistadors on the boards with 8 rebounds, she also scored 7 points and recorded 3 of the 12 FNU teams assists.

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How it Happened

The Seahawks ran out to a 14-2 lead behind their aggressive play as the team went 10-of-10 at the free throw line.
Keiser held Florida National without a field goal until Shannon Rosentree connected on a jumper in the paint with 6:22 remaining in the quarter.
The Conquistadors climbed to within 14-8 before Keiser ended the period on a 10-5 run to lead 24-13. Sanabria and Dyson combined for 15 points in the opening quarter.
KU opened the second quarter on a 10-0 run, claiming their largest lead of the half, 35-15 with 4:03 showing on the scoreboard.
The teams traded baskets down the stretch with the Seahawks leading 42-23 at the halftime break.
Keiser outscored Florida National 21-7 in the opening eight minutes while holding the Conquistadors without a field goal to lead 63-28. The Seahawks opened the period with ten straight points.
The Seahawks would go on to take a 70-34 advantage into the final ten minutes of regulation.
KU kept their foot on the pedal during the fourth quarter, outscoring their opponents, 29-24 to come away with the 99-58 home victory. KU led by a game-best 44 points at the 6:15 mark of the quarter.

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Up Next
The Conquistadors will face Palm Beach Atlantic University on Saturday December 29th, in West Palm Beach with a tip-off of 2:00 p.m.

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