Box Score BOCA RATON, Fla. – Lynn men's basketball went down to the wire against Embry-Riddle, but the Fighting Knights beat the Eagles for the second time this season, 102-99.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Records: Lynn (8-9, 4-7) Embry-Riddle (13-6, 5-6)
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center| Boca Raton, Fla.
Series History: Lynn now leads the all-time series, 9-3
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- Brandon Bornelus scored a game-high 24 points in large part to knocking down five three-pointers.
- Christian Peevy scored 19 points and added six rebounds and six assists, both team highs.
- Jordan Allen started hot and finished with 17 points.
- Branden Ellis gave Lynn yet another player in double figures with his 13.
- Darius Moore came off the bench and scored 12.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- As a team, Lynn made 14 three-pointers, which is the most they have made in a single game this season.
- They shot 52% for the game.
- The two teams combined to make 27 triples and shot a combined 60.
- The 102 points are the most scored by the Fighting Knights this season.
- It's the first time this season anyone has scored over 100 points against the Eagles.
- With a dunk and fast-break layup on consecutive possessions early in the first half, Allen surpassed the 1,000 point mark for his college career.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will look to string together W's when they head to Barry on Wednesday looking to avenge the loss to the Bucs earlier this season.