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Fighting Knights fall to No. 16 Sailfish

Box Score

Boca Raton, Florida - Lynn battled all night with No. 16 Palm Beach Atlantic, but the Fighting Knights were unable to find their way onto the scoreboard, which led to their 1-0 loss.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Score: No. 16 Palm Beach Atlantic 1 Lynn 0
Records: Lynn (3-5-1, 2-4-0 SSC), No. 16 Palm Beach Atlantic (8-2-0, 5-1-0 SSC)
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Series History: Lynn leads 13-6-2
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STATS OF THE GAME:

  • The Fighting Knights and Sailfish battled throughout the first half. Both teams produced offensive chances, but the defenses were up to the task. Each team put three shots on goal, but Lynn's Sofia Manner and Palm Beach Atlantic's Rachel Neumann were able to turn away even the best opportunities. The teams went into the break tied 0-0.
  • PBA finally broke the scoreless tie in the 60th minute when Kelly Giddes found Angel Shamba for her first goal of the season. It was the only goal of the game.
  • The Sailfish finished with six shots on goal, five of which were turned away by Manner. The Fighting Knights put four shots on net, but they were unable to beat Neumann.
  • Savannah Jackson led the game in shots, putting up three and one on goal.
  • The Sailfish attempted twice as many corner kicks as Lynn, putting up eight, including four in the second half.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

  • This was the Fighting Knights' second game against a ranked opponent. They previously played Flagler who was ranked No. 1 in the country on gameday. They fell in overtime 4-3 in that contest.

UP NEXT:

The Fighting Knights will welcome remain home for their next two games, beginning with a 2 p.m. matchup against Tampa this Saturday, Oct. 16.

About the Lynn University Fighting Knights

Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national titles and 47 conference championships. The Blue and White are a member of the Sunshine State Conference, the Division II "Conference of National Champions." Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Lynn for its innovation, international students and value. To keep up to date on Lynn Athletics, follow @Lynn_Knights on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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Players Mentioned

Savannah Jackson

#99 Savannah Jackson

Forward
5' 7"
Senior
University of Illinois at Chicago
Sofia Manner

#1 Sofia Manner

Goalkeeper
6' 0"
Senior
Stony Brook University

Players Mentioned

Savannah Jackson

#99 Savannah Jackson

5' 7"
Senior
University of Illinois at Chicago
Forward
Sofia Manner

#1 Sofia Manner

6' 0"
Senior
Stony Brook University
Goalkeeper