Boca Raton, Florida - The Fighting Knights battled hard against No. 9 Tampa on Saturday night, but they ultimately couldn't pull off the upset, falling in four sets.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Tampa 3 Lynn 1 (25-15, 20-25, 25-16, 25-20)
Records: Lynn (6-7, 3-3 SSC), Tampa (12-1, 6-0 SSC)
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center | Boca Raton, Florida
All-Time Series: Lynn trails 4-45
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STATS OF THE MATCH:

• In the first set, Nadia Lindner recorded six kills for the Fighting Knights, but they weren't enough to overcome numerous attack errors by Lynn. The Spartans eventually took the set 25-15.
• In the second set, the Fighting Knights fought back to tie the match at 1-1. Morgan Browne and Lindner led the way for the Fighting Knights, with both recording four kills. In a tough set, the Spartans ultimately pulled away for the 25-20 victory.
• In the third set, Sonja Udovcic recorded five kills and one service ace, but attack errors once again cost the Fighting Knights. Tampa pulled out the third set 25-16 to take a 2-1 lead.
• In the fourth set, Tampa jumped out to an early lead. The Fighting Knights fought back to make it close, but in the end, they were unable to overcome the strong start from the Spartans. Tampa took the set 25-20 and took the match 3-1.
• The Fighting Knights recorded 47 kills compared to 60 for the Spartans. 
• The Spartans also recorded more digs than the Fighting Knights, earning 67 to Lynn's 59. Udovcic led the way with 19 digs for Lynn.
• Lindner once again led the Fighting Knights in kills, recording an impressive 16 after putting up a season-high 18 last night. Udovcic (11) and Riley Nieporte (7) rounded out the top three. 

UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights have three games remaining in this homestand. They will take on Florida Tech on Friday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.