Makenzi Bennett and Iker Prados Molina earned Keiser University Athletics’ Week 7 Athlete of the Week honors Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, after notable performances for the Seahawks. Bennett helped Keiser women’s volleyball sweep Warner 3-0 on Oct. 10, while Prados Molina won the Ave Maria Invitational 8K at Gyrene Field.
The recognition spans two Keiser University Athletics programs: women’s volleyball and men’s cross country. Bennett and Prados Molina also will be in contention for the Keiser Athlete of the Month award for October, which will be decided in November.
Makenzi Bennett Leads Women’s Volleyball Against Warner
Bennett recorded 11 kills on .381 hitting in Keiser’s sweep of Warner. She added seven digs, two block assists and one ace for 13 points.
The performance marked Bennett’s fifth match with at least 10 kills this season. Keiser hit .316 as a team against Warner, producing 42 kills and 11 errors on 98 attempts, while holding Warner to a .096 attack percentage.
Iker Prados Molina Wins Ave Maria Invitational 8K
Prados Molina won the Ave Maria Invitational 8K at Gyrene Field in 26:04.32. He finished first in a field of 68 runners and crossed the line more than 20 seconds ahead of the runner-up.
The victory marked Prados Molina’s second consecutive individual title. His winning time was more than 30 seconds faster than his winning time at the STU Invitational one week earlier.
Prados Molina’s 8K time ranks eighth in Keiser history. He also holds Keiser’s 5K record at 15:22.67.
FSB Take
Keiser University Athletics’ Week 7 selections recognize Bennett’s production in a volleyball sweep and Prados Molina’s repeat victory at the Ave Maria Invitational. Their performances also place both athletes in contention for the October Athlete of the Month award, which will be decided in November.
Source: Original report