Box Score Lakeland, Florida – The Fighting Knights put together an impressive second half to secure a victory against a tough Kentucky Wesleyan team.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 59 Kentucky Wesleyan 52
Records: Lynn (2-3, 0-1 SSC) Kentucky Wesleyan (3-3)
Series History: Lynn leads 1-0
Location: Lakeland, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- In the first quarter, Lynn jumped out to a 15-13 advantage, with Trinity Edwards and Kennedi Philson combining for 10 points.
- Philson kept it going in the second quarter, and secured 12 of her career-high 18 points in the first half alone. Her strong performance helped the Fighting Knights go into the half down just one.
- Lynn came out in the second half and put their imprint on the game by winning the third and fourth quarter by a combined eight points while shooting 82 percent from the free throw line in the final 20 minutes.
- Philson's 18 led the team, and she also led the way with eight rebounds. Edwards finished as the second-leading scorer for Lynn with 13 points.
- Dani Lozzi led the team with six assists, and she scored six points, all of which came in the fourth quarter. Lozzi also led the team with three steals.
- The Fighting Knights hit their last three field-goal attempts to put the game out of reach.
- While Lynn didn't lead in many categories, their work on the boards was their key to victory. They outrebounded Kentucky Wesleyan 41-25 overall. In all, the Fighting Knights pulled down 12 more defensive and four more offensive rebounds than the Panthers.
- The Fighting Knights also knocked down 13-15 free throws, their best percentage of the season.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
- The Fighting Knights ended a three-game losing streak by holding off Kentucky Wesleyan late. Earlier this season, the Panthers were ranked, and they just dropped out of the rankings prior to this game.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will face conference opponent Barry in Miami Shores, Florida on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 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
