Box Score BOCA RATON, Fla. – Lynn University's volleyball team was in control of the court from start to finish on Friday night as the Fighting Knights recorded a 3-0 sweep over Florida Tech in Sunshine State Conference action.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lynn 3, Florida Tech 0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-16)
Records: Lynn (13-9, 4-6 SSC), Florida Tech (11-11, 2-8 SSC)
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center | Boca Raton, Fla.
Series: Lynn trails 17-21 (last meeting 2015)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Set 1 | Cristina Llorens fueled an 8-0 run from the service line to give Lynn an early advantage. Lydia West put down four kills to bring home a 25-14 first-set win.
- Set 2 | After another early Lynn lead, the Panthers made a push to cut the deficit to two (16-14). The Blue & White offense then collectively regained the momentum with a string of four kills to go up 2-0 in the match.
- Set 3 | Jayden Davila-McClary served up two aces as part of a 6-0 run that would open up a 21-9 advantage. Claire Angelich put down four kills in the final frame to help close out the sweep.
STAT OF THE GAME:
- Llorens was the top performer on both sides of the ball, registering a double-double with 10 kills and 12 digs.
- West followed up with nine kills on a solid .375 hitting clip and added a block.
- Angelich recorded the only solo block for the Fighting Knights and tallied eight kills.
- Katie Knight was the only other Lynn defender to pick up double-digit digs.
- Knight, Davila-McClary and Llorens each contributed three aces to Lynn's 11 total in the match.
- Marissa Tandron distributed 35 assists.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Over the past four seasons, the Fighting Knights have gone 4-0 over the Panthers at home, but are 0-4 when on the road at Florida Tech.
- Llorens tallied her second consecutive double-double and her fourth on the season.
- Tandron tied her three-set match season-high assist total for the third time this month.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights return to their home court tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 31 for a 4 p.m. matchup with 17th-ranked Florida Southern.