Hialeah, Fla. – Florida National University women's basketball team lost its home opener. The Conquistadors lost to Keiser University on Saturday afternoon (Nov. 9th) the contest was played at Bucky Dent park Gym – Hialeah, Fla. With the loss Florida National falls to a 1-5 record while Keiser improves to 3-1.
BOX SCORE
INSIDE THE MATCH-UP:
Final Score: Florida National University 67, Keiser University 77
Records: Florida National University (1-5), Keiser University (3-1)
Location: Bucky Dent park Gym – Hialeah, Fla.
Florida National University Starters:
Adria Stewart ,
Brianna Richardson,
Ashley Williams,
Brandilyn Robertson,
Shannon Roseensteel
Keiser University Starters: Midori Long, Daniela Barrios, Emily Patton, Kelly Meade, Nikki Saunders
GAME STATS:
- FNU shot 43.3% from the field on 26-of-60 shooting overall but was hot from the field in the first half, hitting 52.50%.
- FNU shot 36.0% from downtown on 9-of-25 shooting.
- FNU recorded 75.0 FT% on 6-of-8 shooting overall.
- Keiser University hit 55.1% of its shots from the paint and 21.4% from the long range.
- Applying the pressure on the defensive side, the Conquistadors forced 14 turnovers and recorded 5 steals.
FNU HIGHLIGHTS:
- Adria Stewart led FNU with 15 points and she also noted 3 rebounds and recorded 3 assists.
- Brandilyn Robertson led the Conquistadors on the boards with amazing 11 rebounds and she also recorded 3 steals.
- Destiny Lindsey recorded a team high 5 assists.
- Rosalyn Sealey came of the bench with 8 points and she also recorded one assist.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- FNU record now is 1-5 this season.
- FNU lost its home opener for the first time in the school history.
- 8 players saw at least ten minutes of action for the Conquistadors.
- Keiser University out-rebounded Florida National 25-24 in the contest.
TEAM LEADERS:
Florida National University
WHAT'S NEXT:
Florida National University women's basketball team will now face Ave Maria University on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 Pm. The game will take place at Ave Maria, FL.
