Boca Raton, Florida – Behind Uloma Enyogasi's 23 points, the Fighting Knights outlasted the Bobcats in overtime to win 81-78 in their final tune-up before the regular season.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 81 St. Thomas 78
Records: Lynn (0-0) St. Thomas (0-0)
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- The Fighting Knights led 26-14 after one quarter thanks in large part to 10 points from Rachel Romich. Romich would end the game with 16 points.
- St. Thomas fought back to get the game within four going into the halftime break. The Fighting Knights scored just 13 points in the second quarter.
- In the second half, St. Thomas continued their defensive efforts holding Lynn to just 30 points in the half and 12 in the fourth quarter.
- With the game tied at 69, the two teams went into overtime, where the Fighting Knights struggled to make field goals. However, Enyogasi made a massive three-pointer and followed it up with a clutch two to help the Fighting Knights pull out the victory.
- Enyogasi ended the game with a double-double after recording 13 rebounds to go along with her 23 points.
- Trinity Edwards had the second-most points on the team, scoring 19 for the game. She was 3-5 from three-point range and pulled down five rebounds.
- Kelsi Fizer recorded eight boards, including three offensive.
- Romich led the way with four blocks, and Dani Lozzi recorded two of her own.
- Lozzi led the team with eight assists. She also had six rebounds and nine points.
- As a team, the Fighting Knights shot 44.0% from three-point range.
- All five starters recorded one steal, as did Kennedi Philson from the bench. Philson also added six points.
- Morgan Harper saw her first action as a Fighting Knight, scoring three points and pulling down two rebounds.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will open up the regular season at home on Monday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. against Thomas University.
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.