{"id":222681,"date":"2026-04-07T23:30:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/222681\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:30:10","slug":"no-9-softball-looks-to-build-momentum-in-road-swing-versus-florida-national-and-no-15-st-thomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/222681\/","title":{"rendered":"No. 9 Softball Looks to Build Momentum in Road Swing Versus Florida National and No. 15 St. Thomas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. \u2013 The No. 9 Keiser softball team hits the road this week for a two-part slate, beginning with a midweek non-conference doubleheader against Florida National on Wednesday before returning to Sun Conference play with a three-game series at St. Thomas.<\/p>\n

Wednesday’s matchup against Florida National marks the final non-conference games of the regular season, giving the Seahawks one last opportunity to fine-tune before the stretch run of conference play.<\/p>\n

Keiser enters the week looking to regain momentum while continuing to build on what has been one of the most dominant seasons in program history. The Seahawks have consistently ranked among the NAIA leaders on both sides of the ball, combining a high-powered offense with a pitching staff that has controlled opposing lineups all season.<\/p>\n

In the circle, Mackenzie Masternak<\/a> continues to lead the way, anchoring a staff that has been one of the most reliable units in the country. Offensively, Keiser’s depth remains a major strength, with multiple players contributing across the lineup.<\/p>\n

The Seahawks will face a familiar opponent in Florida National, a team they have had recent success against, before shifting focus to a key conference series against St. Thomas.<\/p>\n

The weekend series begins Friday at 3:00 p.m., followed by a doubleheader Saturday at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. With conference standings tightening, the series presents an important opportunity for the Seahawks to position itself heading into the final stretch of the regular season.<\/p>\n

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\nKeiser\u00a0Seahawks\u00a035-4 (13-2)\u00a0 vs.\u00a0Florida National\u00a021-11 (6-6)
\nWednesday, April 8th, 2026 – 12:00 PM \/ 2:00 PM
\nVista Park | Weston, Fla.<\/p>\n

Keiser\u00a0Seahawks\u00a035-4 (13-2)\u00a0 vs. No. 15 St. Thomas\u00a024-13 (8-7)

\nFriday, April 10th, 2026 – 3:00 PM

\nSaturday April 11th, 2026 – 12:00 PM \/ 2:00 PM

\nCol. Jacquelin J. Kelly Field | Miami Gardens, Fla.

\nLIVE STREAM:\u00a0CLICK HERE<\/a>

\nLIVE STATS:\u00a0CLICK HERE<\/a>
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\n\tKeiser leads the all-time series 10-8 against FNU
\n\tSeahawks have won five of the last six meetings
\n\tKeiser is 4-2 in the last six matchups dating back to 2025
\n\tLongest Keiser win streak in the series is four games (2024\u20132025)
\n\tFlorida National had a six-game winning streak (2021\u20132022)
\n\tKeiser is 8-6 at home against FNU
\n\tFirst meeting came Feb. 15, 2020 (Keiser won 9-1)
\n\tLast matchup: Feb. 21, 2026 \u2013 Keiser 6, FNU 5
\n\tKeiser trails the all-time series 23-39 against St. Thomas
\n\tSeahawks have split recent matchups, going 2-1 in the last three games
\n\tKeiser is 4-6 in the last 10 meetings
\n\tLongest Keiser win streak in the series is five games (2018\u20132019)
\n\tSt. Thomas has controlled multiple stretches, including recent conference battles
\n\tKeiser is competitive both home and away in the series historically
\n\tFirst meeting came April 8, 2006
\n\tLast matchup: March 22, 2025 \u2013 St. Thomas 5, Keiser 3 <\/p>\n

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\n\tFinal non-conference games of the regular season on Wednesday vs. FNU
\n\tOpportunity to reset momentum before returning to conference play
\n\tTransition into a key Sun Conference road series against St. Thomas
\n\tMackenzie Masternak<\/a> continues to anchor the pitching staff as one of the top arms in the NAIA
\n\tOffense remains deep and balanced, with multiple contributors throughout the lineup
\n\tStrong recent success against Florida National, including wins in five of last six meetings
\n\tSt. Thomas series presents a competitive conference test with postseason implications
\n\tWeekend schedule (Fri\/Sat) will test depth and consistency in both lineup and pitching staff
\n\tFocus remains on execution and rhythm as postseason positioning begins to take shape <\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tNo. 9 Keiser
\n\t\t\t2026\u00a0Stats
\n\t\t\tFlorida National
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t358
\n\t\t\tHits
\n\t\t\t231
\n\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t273
\n\t\t\tRuns
\n\t\t\t163
\n\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t241
\n\t\t\tRuns Batted In
\n\t\t\t131
\n\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t15
\n\t\t\tHome Runs
\n\t\t\t15
\n\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t122
\n\t\t\tStolen Bases
\n\t\t\t55
\n\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t.349
\n\t\t\tBatting Average
\n\t\t\t.274
\n\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t112
\n\t\t\tStrikeouts
\n\t\t\t137
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t1.82
\n\t\t\tERA
\n\t\t\t2.55
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\n\t\t\tNo. 9 Keiser
\n\t\t\t2026\u00a0Stats
\n\t\t\tNo. 15 St. Thomas
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\n\t\t\t358
\n\t\t\tHits
\n\t\t\t286
\n\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t273
\n\t\t\tRuns
\n\t\t\t197
\n\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t241
\n\t\t\tRuns Batted In
\n\t\t\t172
\n\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t15
\n\t\t\tHome Runs
\n\t\t\t18
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t122
\n\t\t\tStolen Bases
\n\t\t\t48
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\n\t\t\t.349
\n\t\t\tBatting Average
\n\t\t\t.297
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t112
\n\t\t\tStrikeouts
\n\t\t\t152
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\n\t\t\t1.82
\n\t\t\tERA
\n\t\t\t2.90
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