Box Score Boca Raton, Florida – The balanced scoring of the Fighting Knights led them to their second consecutive win to open the season. Their victories have come by a combined 55 points so far.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 95 Florida Memorial 67
Records: Lynn (2-0) Florida Memorial (3-3)
Series History: Lynn leads 1-0
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center | Boca Raton, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- Christian Peevy led the way with 19 points on 7-12 shooting from the field. He knocked down all five of his free throw attempts to bring him to 10-10 on the season. He also pulled down seven boards, the second-most on the team.
- The Fighting Knights had four other shooters finish in double-digits. Coming off the bench, Jamison Evans put up 14 while Branden Ellis put up 10. Starters Tommie Luke (11) and Brandon Bornelus (10) were the other Fighting Knights to score in double-digits.
- Cameron Gaines finished with 11 rebounds, and he added seven points for the Fighting Knights.
- Bornelus, Braxton Bartlett and Ibrahima Sankare each recorded four assists to lead the way for Lynn. As a team, the Fighting Knights finished with 17 assists.
- Mason Schwaber and Frank Mack each scored their first points as Fighting Knights. Schwaber scored on a free throw, while Mack scored five points in three minutes of action.
- The Fighting Knights outrebounded the Lions 38-26, and they led them in assists, steals and blocks.
- Bornelus recorded the most steals, totaling three for the game. Gaines added two.
- The Fighting Knights shot 56.1% from the field as a team, and they held the Lions to just 39.7% on the night.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will continue their homestand with their first conference game of the season against Eckerd on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
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.