Box Score St. Petersburg, Florida– The Fighting Knights came up short with a 23 point fourth quarter to lose 59-49.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Eckerd 59 Lynn 49
Records: Lynn (6-9, 4-7 SSC) Eckerd (12-1, 8-3 SSC)
Series History: Lynn leads 27-24
Location: McArthur Center | St. Petersburg, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- In a back and fourth first quarter, Eckerd was able to come out leading early 14-11.
- Uloma Enyogasi and Kelsi Fizer led the Fighting Knights with four points each, Enyogasi also added two rebounds and steals. Dani Lozzi trailed them with three points.
- In the second quarter, Eckerd started to pull away with their lead, getting up 34-16 to end the half.
- Loie Webb collected three points in the quarter to lead the Fighting Knights. Lozzi added three more rebounds for Lynn.
- The third quarter followed where the first half ended with the Fighting Knights down 46-26.
- Trinity Edwards and Enyogasi led the Fighting Knights with four points each, Edwards adding a quarter leading three rebounds for Lynn.
- The Fighting Knights best basketball shined through in the fourth quarter scoring 23 points, including 10-10 from the free throw line.
- Enyogasi led the Fighting Knights for another quarter adding 14 points, while shooting 8-8 on free throws and collecting another four rebounds. She finished with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 12-12 from the line.
- Trailing her was Edwards with three points and two steals, bringing her to seven points.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Lozzi collected another three steals in the game for first in the SSC in steals (47) and steals per game (3.1).
- Enyogasi's 12 free throws made places her in fifth in the SSC (45).
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will return home against Barry University, January 26, at 5:30 PM.
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.