BOCA RATON, Fla.- Lynn University's men's basketball team beat the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras on Saturday night in the de Hoernle Center, 82-62. Aaron Harrison led the Fighting Knights with 24 points and 14 rebounds as Lynn moves to a perfect 4-0 on the season.
Lynn took an immediate lead in the game at 10-6 with just over 13 minutes to play in the first half. The Fighting Knights controlled the flow of the game for majority of the half despite 15 turnovers. Aaron Harrison led the Fighting Knights with 13 points and eight rebounds while Haki Stampley dished out a team-high three assists. The victors headed into the locker room with a 35-27 lead.
The Blue & White opened the half on a 13-4 run that was sealed with an and-one play when Pavle Raickovic was fouled in the paint. The Fighting Knights took a 16 point lead when when Cory Thomas knocked in a layup followed by a foul shot with 8:33 remaining in regulation. The Blue & White cruised into an 82-62 victory as the final seconds on the clock ticked down. Harrison led all scorers in the second half with 11 points while Raickovic added 10 points.
The Fighting Knights never gave up the lead nor did the score tie once during the game. Rio Piedras was led by Enrique Trenche who had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Lynn shot 50.8 percent from the field and 87 percent from the charity line. Clyburn dished out a game-high eight assists.
The Fighting Knights have a few days off before they take on Valdosta State at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 30. To follow the action live log on to LynnFightingKnights.com. Fans can stay up to date with the men's basketball team by following @LUKnights on Twitter, Instagram and Vine.
