BOCA RATON, Fla. – Two quality goals from Lynn University's top returning scorer and a solid defensive effort led to the women's soccer team knocking off Queens University 2-0 in the 2016 season-opener.  Donish Cole netted a pair of scores from Caroline Duerr as the Fighting Knights improved to 21-9-1 all-time in season-openers.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lynn 2, Queens 0
Records: Lynn (1-0-0), Queens (0-1-0)
Location: Boca Raton, Fla. | Bobby Campbell Stadium
Series: Lynn leads the all-time series 5-0-0 (Last played in 2006)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Lynn came right at Queens immediately off the opening whistle with Jordyn Turner attempting a shot from the top of the box, which was saved by Royals keeper Rachel Quest.
• Duerr was able to connect with Cole in the 35th minute of play to put the Blue & White ahead 1-0.  The duo combined on the goal after Duerr's pass came in from the left wing to the top of the box and Cole's shot sailed into the right side netting.
• Alexa Downie kept Lynn in the lead just three minutes later after Charlotte Ring broke free of her defender and levied a point-blank header on frame.  Downie made a leaping save to preserve the Fighting Knights' advantage into halftime.
• A quick evolving counter attack led to the Blue & White's second goal after Georgia Robert found Duerr racing down the right wing.  The senior forward beat her defender and split the defense with a through-ball where Cole waited and tapped in her second goal of the match.

STATS OF THE GAME:

• Downie logged four saves for her fourth career clean sheet.
• The Fighting Knights outshot the Royals 17-9 for the game while Queens held the 6-3 advantage in corner kicks.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

• Lynn started four newcomers: freshmen Nia Perkovich and Ida Langer and transfers Morgan Meltzer and Valentina Pedretti.
• Cole logged her second career multi-goal game while Duerr notched her first career multi-assist match.
• Duerr's two assists surpasses her total from all of last season.
• Lynn last played Queens in 2006, defeating the Royals 1-0 in the season-opener.
• The Fighting Knights last season-opening shutout came in 2013 against Clayton State.

UP NEXT:
Lynn is back on the pitch Sunday, Sept. 3, when it hosts Lenoir-Rhyne at 10 a.m. at Bobby Campbell Stadium.  Fans can watch the action live at LynnFightingKnights.com.