Boca Raton, Fla. – Lynn University's women's soccer team was paced by a two-goal effort from forward Anniina Sankoh, but couldn't get past a tough Barry University squad, falling 3-2 on Wednesday evening. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Barry 3, Lynn 2
Records: Lynn (3-5-2, 0-3-2 SSC), BarryU (2-6-0, 2-2-0 SSC)
Location: Bobby Campbell Stadium | Boca Raton, Fla.
Series History: Lynn trails 14-27-2
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STATS OF THE GAME:

• Sankoh showed her prowess on the ball throughout the match, pressuring the Bucs backline to the tune of eight total shots. The sophomore's two goals came via a breakaway after a long ball from Kyla Gill in the 29th minute and then a left-footed cracker, assisted by Bianca Christ, in the 82nd minute.
• Barry scored the opening goal in the 12th minute, staking itself to 1-0 advantage before Sankoh's equalizer put the score at 1-all at half. The Bucs then netted two attempts in a six-minute span between the 74th and 80th minutes to gain a firm hold on the match.
• Lynn outshot Barry 8-7 in the opening 45:00, but the Bucs stormed back, outshooting Lynn 13-6 the rest of the way.
• Devan Malcolm had another solid night between the pipes, stopping seven shots in 90:00.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

• Sankoh scored her second and third goals in SSC play on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game scoreless drought.
• This marks the first home conference loss of the season for the Blue and White.
• After falling in their first four contests, Barry is now 2-2-0 in their last four, which began with the start of SSC play.
• The Blue and White now sit four points back of the top-six with five games remaining. The top-six teams will qualify for the SSC Tournament.  

UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights now prepare for a non-conference tilt on Friday, Oct. 11, taking on Stonehill at home at 6 p.m.