Box Score Miami Shores, Florida - After losing two in a row, a dominant performance from Savannah Jackson, who scored two goals and assisted on the other, and Sofia Manner's play in net gave the Fighting Knights a massive 3-1 victory.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 3, Barry 1
Records: Lynn (3-4-1, 2-3 SSC), Barry (4-4-1, 1-2-1 SSC)
Location: Miami Shores, Florida
Series History: Lynn trails 15-27-2
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- In the first half, the Fighting Knights struck first and early as Anniina Sankoh scored on a shot to the lower left of the net just 3:45 into the game. Sankoh's lone goal, and her 11th of the season, was the only one of the half, and it sent the Fighting Knights into the break up 1-0. Jackson recorded the assist, which was her SSC-leading fifth of the season.
- In the second half, the Fighting Knights kept up the pressure as Jackson scored in the 48th minute on a shot to the right side of the net to put the Fighting Knights up 2-0.
- Jackson scored again just over five minutes later, to put the Fighting Knights up 3-0. It was her second goal of the game and her third of the season.
- Late in the second half, Barry scored their only goal on a penalty kick that made its way past Manner.
- The Fighting Knights 3-1 win was strongly impacted by a great performance in the net by Manner who recorded eight saves on nine shots on goal.
- Lynn put up a total of 14 shots fewer than Barry's 16, but the Fighting Knights recorded eight saves to the Bucs' three.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
- Sankoh's incredible play has her continuing to lead the SSC in numerous categories, including shots (33), goals (11), points (23), and points per game (2.88).
- With eight saves tonight, Manner moves up to third in the SSC in saves per game (4.75).
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will welcome Palm Beach Atlantic to Bobby Campbell Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 13th at 6 pm.
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.