No. 22 Keiser University Seahawks split a doubleheader against the New College of Florida Mighty Banyans on Friday, winning the first game 9-2 before losing the second 4-3. Carson Hawkes dominated the opener, allowing only unearned runs, while the Seahawks' offense rallied to secure the victory. In the second game, Keiser couldn't maintain a lead despite a strong start, ultimately falling short in the final innings. The split leaves the Seahawks with a season record of 23-8 and a conference record of 7-3.

By the Numbers
  • Keiser reached base 19 times through walks and hit batsmen in Game One.
  • Carson Hawkes improved to 7-1 with 7 innings pitched, allowing 2 unearned runs and striking out 4.
  • Jeremy Garcia hit his first home run of the season in Game Two.
State of Play
  • Keiser is 7-3 in conference, tied 1-1 in the series with New College.
  • Both teams will face off again for the final two games of the series tomorrow.
What's Next

The Seahawks will look to improve their series record against New College with two more games scheduled for tomorrow at 12:00 PM. They need to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and tighten their defense to secure the series victory.

Bottom Line

Keiser's ability to draw walks and capitalize on errors in Game One underlines their offensive potential, but inconsistency in Game Two reveals areas for improvement. To contend effectively, the Seahawks must enhance their execution in high-pressure moments.