Box Score Boca Raton, Florida – Christian Peevy exploded for 30 points, and Tommie Luke put up 18 more, as the Fighting Knights easily took care of the Tritons for their first conference win of the season.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 89 Eckerd 59
Records: Lynn (3-0, 1-0 SSC) Eckerd (1-2, 0-1 SSC)
Series History: Lynn trails 30-19
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center | Boca Raton, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- Peevy had his highest-scoring game of the season, shooting 10-15 from the field, including 4-6 from three-point range. He also added eight rebounds, which was tied for the team-high with Cameron Gaines.
- Luke's 18 points were only half the story, as he also dished out seven assists to lead the team.
- Despite the lopsided final score, the Fighting Knights struggled a bit out of the gate, falling behind 11-4 early in the first half. However, it didn't take them long to get right, and once they took the lead with 8:20 remaining in the first half, they never looked back.
- Gaines scored eight points to go with his eight rebounds, and he recorded three blocks in the game.
- Brandon Bornelus had four steals to go along with four assists and eight points.
- The Fighting Knights got solid production from their bench, which combined for 20 points compared to just eight for the Tritons.
- Ibrahima Sanakare posted nine points and four rebounds in 17 minutes of play.
- As a team, the Fighting Knights shot 50.9% from the field and 40.0% from behind the arc.
- The 31-point victory was the largest of the season for the Fighting Knights so far. Their three wins have been by 27, 28 and 31 points.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will be back in action on Friday, Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. with a neutral site game against the Valdosta St. Blazers. The game will be played in West Palm Beach.
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.