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Top-Ranked Bucs Outmatch Women's Tennis in SSC Tournament Final

Bradenton, Fla. – Lynn University's women's tennis team was unable to keep up with a high-powered Barry University squad in the Sunshine State Conference Tournament title match on Saturday. The top-ranked and No. 1 seeded Bucs claimed the championship over fifth-ranked and second-seeded Lynn with a 5-1 final decision.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Barry 5, Lynn 1
Records: #1 Barry (23-0), #5 Lynn (19-4)
Location: IMG Academy | Bradenton Fla.
All-Time Series: Lynn leads 43-20
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • The Fighting Knights were swept in doubles play for the first time this season.
  • All three of Barry's nationally-ranked doubles squads garnered wins. They took No. 1, 8-1, No. 2, 8-6 and No.3, 8-5.
  • Three points into the No. 4 singles match, Lynn was forced to retire due to an injury sustained at the end of doubles, giving Barry a 4-0 edge.
  • Sixth-ranked Klaudia Boczova put the Fighting Knights on the board with a 6-1, 6-0 rout over No. 20 Verena Schmid at the top flight.
  • The Buc clinched the title with a straight-set win at No. 5 singles.
  • Federica Mordegan and Eleonora Liga each won a set for the Blue and White.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

  • Lynn is the No. 2 seed in the tournament with Barry holding the No. 1 seed.
  • When these two teams met in the regular season, Barry pulled out a tight 5-4 victory.
  • Lynn and Barry occupied the SSC Championship match each of the past three years. Lynn won in 2016 and was runner-up to the Bucs in 2017 and 2018.
  • Barry now has 11 SSC Tournament titles and has won eight of the last nine.
  • Boczova remains undefeated in singles at the top flight (23-0).

UP NEXT:
Lynn now awaits its fate at the NCAA Selection show next week for its further postseason assignments.

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Players Mentioned

Klaudia Boczova

Klaudia Boczova

5' 10"
Senior
Nova Southeastern
Eleonora Liga

Eleonora Liga

5' 7"
Freshman
Liceo Classico Giovanni Meli
Federica Mordegan

Federica Mordegan

5' 3"
Freshman
University of Bologna

Players Mentioned

Klaudia Boczova

Klaudia Boczova

5' 10"
Senior
Nova Southeastern
Eleonora Liga

Eleonora Liga

5' 7"
Freshman
Liceo Classico Giovanni Meli
Federica Mordegan

Federica Mordegan

5' 3"
Freshman
University of Bologna