No. 1 Keiser Women’s Soccer Hosts New College of Florida

Heading into the heart of the fall athletic calendar, the fixture brings together two dominant regional programs. Keiser enters the match with a 7-0-2 overall record and a 1-0 mark in conference play, averaging 2.89 goals per contest while suffocating opponents with a 0.67 goals-against average. On the opposing sideline, the Mighty Banyans arrive in West Palm Beach sitting at 6-0-1 overall and 1-0 in the Sun Conference, boasting an explosive offensive output of 7.57 goals per game across their first seven matches.

Historical Matchups Favor the Seahawks

Keiser holds a 4-0 historical record against New College of Florida since the series began on September 14, 2024, when the Seahawks secured a 5-2 home victory. Across those four encounters, the team has outscored the Mighty Banyans 17-2, translating to an average of 4.25 goals per match. The largest margin of victory in the series came on October 19, 2024, resulting in a 6-0 shutout in West Palm Beach. The Seahawks have won twice at home and twice on the road, securing back-to-back victories in Sarasota in 2025.

Advanced metrics highlight a stark tactical contrast between the two sides. Keiser has generated 151 total shots against 53 for opponents, alongside a 51-19 edge in corner kicks. Avril Amil Ruiz leads the attack with 5 goals and 11 points through nine appearances, converting 38.5 percent of her shots while placing 84.6 percent of them on frame. Blanca Bächi acts as the primary distributor with a team-high 5 assists to accompany 3 goals for 11 points. Luisa Fontes adds 4 goals and 9 points, while Haley Miller has converted both of her penalty kick attempts.

Defensive Anchors and Offensive Firepower

Goalkeeper Mio Tanaka anchors the Keiser backline, logging 810 minutes with a 0.67 goals-against average, a .786 save percentage, and two clean sheets. Meanwhile, the Mighty Banyans present a formidable scoring threat led by Naomi Woerner, who has tallied 10 goals, 5 assists, and 25 points. Faith Hardy matches Woerner with 10 goals for 22 points. Sarah Benjamin has chipped in 6 goals, anchoring a New College offense that has converted all five of its penalty kick opportunities this season. In goal for the visitors, Avaya Wright has logged 585 minutes with a 0.62 goals-against average and a .765 save percentage, helping the squad secure five shutouts.

Sun Conference Standings and Statistical Comparison

Statistical breakdowns across the NAIA illustrate the divergent paths both teams take into Wednesday's kickoff:

Keiser averages 2.88 goals per match across 26 total goals (ranking 27th nationally), paired with 2.00 assists per match and 8.00 shots per match. Defensively, the Seahawks yield an average of 2.44 saves per match. Conversely, New College of Florida averages 7.57 goals per match across 53 total goals (ranking 2nd nationally), backed by 3.71 assists per match and 19.71 shots per match, while registering 1.88 saves per match.

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