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Men's Basketball

Wildcats Prove to be No Match for Fighting Knights

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BOCA RATON, Fla. Lynn men's basketball jumped out to a double-digit halftime lead and never looked back against Johnson & Wales. Led by Sunshine State Player of the Week Christian Peevy and his game-high 27 points, the Fighting Knights won going away, 94-76.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Records: Lynn (3-0, 1-0), Johnson & Wales (2-5, 0-2)
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center| Boca Raton, Fla.  
Series History: Lynn leads the all-time series 2-0
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STATS OF THE GAME:

  • After missing just two shots against Embry-Riddle, Peevy went 14-for-15 from the free-throw line and 1-for-1 from deep.
  • Jordan Allen led the team in rebounds with 13 and added nine points.
  • Senior Darius Moore knocked down four triples and scored 17 points.
  • Cameron Gaines was also in double figures with 10.
  • Peevy, Allen and Kenny Nwachukwu all finished with a plus-minus over 20.

SCHEDULE CHANGE:

  • Lynn University will be hosting the NCAA South Regional Volleyball Tournament and that caused the Fighting Knights and Florida Tech to move their game scheduled for Dec. 7 from the de Hoernle Center to Melbourne.
  • The teams will swap home dates. The Panthers will come to Boca on Feb. 1.

UP NEXT:
Lynn will be back in action on Black Friday with a game against Clayton State at 7 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Jordan Allen

#5 Jordan Allen

G
6' 4"
Junior
Rider University
Cameron Gaines

#12 Cameron Gaines

F
6' 8"
Senior
Paine College
Darius Moore

#31 Darius Moore

PG
5' 11"
Senior
Presbyterian College
Christian Peevy

#1 Christian Peevy

G/F
6' 7"
Redshirt Junior
University of Incarnate Word

Players Mentioned

Jordan Allen

#5 Jordan Allen

6' 4"
Junior
Rider University
G
Cameron Gaines

#12 Cameron Gaines

6' 8"
Senior
Paine College
F
Darius Moore

#31 Darius Moore

5' 11"
Senior
Presbyterian College
PG
Christian Peevy

#1 Christian Peevy

6' 7"
Redshirt Junior
University of Incarnate Word
G/F