A Tight Contest in West Palm Beach
The No. 1 Keiser Seahawks traveled to Arrigo‑Vecellio Field in West Palm Beach, Florida, to face the No. 8 William Carey Crusaders in a women's soccer showdown. The match, played under sunny skies, ended in a 1‑1 draw, preserving Keiser's unbeaten run.
Scoring opened early when Maddie Davis struck for William Carey in the 57th minute, giving the Crusaders a 1‑0 lead. Keiser answered quickly, as Haley Miller converted a penalty kick in the 68th minute to level the contest. Earlier attempts by Luisa Fontes and Ida Åkerlind had been ruled offside, underscoring the fine margins that defined the game.
Despite outshot William Carey 11‑7, the Seahawks struggled to find clean chances, while the Crusaders held a slight edge in shots on target (3‑5). Goalkeeper Mia Tanaka made four saves from five shots faced, preserving the tie and extending Keiser's unbeaten streak to seven games.
Both teams kept their key players on the field for the full 90 minutes, with Ida Åkerlind, Mia Tanaka, Victoria Clark and several others logging every minute without substitution. The defensive effort, highlighted by Tanaka's saves, kept the Seahawks competitive throughout.
The draw also reinforced the historical context of the rivalry, with the all‑time series standing at 6‑11‑3 in favor of William Carey. Keiser will look to build on the performance when they host Carroll College on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., again at Arrigo‑Vecellio Field.