Boca Raton, Florida - The Fighting Knights fell to Eckerd, in large part due to a 17-4 run in the fourth quarter by the Tritons, which helped propel them to the 42-19 victory.

Score: Eckerd 42  Lynn 29
Records: Lynn (1-2, 0-1 SSC) Eckerd (1-0, 1-0 SSC)
Series History: Lynn leads 27-23
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center | Boca Raton, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:

• The game was low-scoring from the very start, with the teams combining for just 21 points in the first quarter. The second quarter saw even more defense, with Eckerd outscoring Lynn 6-3 to head into the halftime break up 17-13.
• Despite the low score, the game remained incredibly competitive throughout, and the two teams went into the fourth quarter tied at 25. Behind a two-pointer from Kelsi Fizer, the Fighting Knights took a two-point advantage in the opening of the fourth. However, from that point on, it was all Eckerd. The Tritons would close the game on a 17-2 run to put the game entirely out of reach.
• Trinity Edwards finished the game with nine total rebounds which was three more than the six she had accumulated throughout the season up to this point.
• Lynn shot a season-high 18 free throws, while also making a season-high 13 in the game.
• Dani Lozzi finished the game with five total steals which was the most she's recorded in the young season.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

• Tonight was the first game this season in which the Fighting Knights shot and made more free throws than their opponent.
• This was the first game of the season for Eckerd, a team that was picked to finish third in the SSC in the Preseason Coaches Poll.

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