Game Summary
Keiser University’s No. 2 Seahawks opened the season with a 21-14 loss to Anderson (S.C.), snapping a 26-game winning streak and recording the program’s first defeat in South Carolina.
Sophomore quarterback JT Tabora delivered a strong performance, completing 24 of 43 passes for 229 yards, the second-most all-time for a Keiser quarterback in his first career start and tying for the seventh-most single-game completions in school history.
Running backs Jontay Hais and Raphael Ekechi each scored their first college touchdowns, with Hais finding the end zone on a 20-yard rush in the second quarter and Ekechi adding a two-yard run later in the game, while wide receiver Xavier Tucker posted a career-high 77 yards on four receptions, highlighted by a 34-yard touchdown.
Keiser’s defense limited Anderson to 278 total yards, including only 24 passing yards, showcasing a strong effort despite the loss.
The Seahawks turned the ball over four times and missed two field goals in the first half, contributing to the narrow margin and extending their turnover woes.
Anderson responded in the second half with three touchdowns, narrowing the gap before the final whistle.
The Seahawks are scheduled to face Bethel Wildcats on September 12 in McKenzie, Tennessee, with kickoff at 4:00 PM ET.