FNU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM FALLS TO KEISER UNIVERSITY

Score: Keiser 99, Florida National 58
Records: Keiser (7-7), Florida National (6-12)
Location: Student Life Center, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Keiser Starters: Rodriguez (G), Dyson (G), Sanabria (G), Saunders (F), Long (F)
FNU Starters: Williams (G), Richardson (G), Sealey (G), Reynolds (G), Rosensteel (F)

• 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.

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.

Inside the Box Score

• Keiser tallied 30 points in the paint and 36 off turnovers.
• The Seahawks tallied 21 second-chance points.
• KU outrebounded FNU 45-36 while both teams had 14 offensive boards apiece.
• The Seahawks led for all but 55 seconds of the game.

Game Notes

• Today was the second meeting of the season between these two teams with each winning on their home court.

Ties: 1
Lead Changes: 1
Largest Lead: Keiser (44), Florida National (2)

Team Leaders
Keiser
Points: Dyson (20)
Rebounds: Long (12)
Assists: Rodriguez (6)

Florida National
Points: Rosentree (13)
Rebounds: Williams/Brown (8)
Assists: Three Tied (3)