Box Score Boca Raton, Florida – The Fighting Knights fell short in overtime after a spirited comeback against Eckerd. The final score was 91-83.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Eckerd 91 Lynn 83
Records: Lynn (9-6, 3-8 SSC) Eckerd (3-11, 1-10 SSC)
Series History: Lynn trails 31-19
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center | Boca Raton, Florida
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Fighting Knights struggled out the gates, with Eckerd going on a 10-2 run in the first five minutes of the game. Lynn came storming back after the first media timeout going on a 19-6 run of their own led by Tommie Luke scoring six of his eighth total points.
- The first half was a defensive battle that had both teams shooting less than 45% from the floor. Lynn went into the half down 42-32 with Jamison Evans leading the team with nine.
- Lynn started the second half scoring the first eight points led by Ibrahima Sankare with five, cutting the lead to two early in the second half.
- After the first three minutes the rest of the second half was a back and forth affair with both teams throwing haymakers. Brandon Bornelus and Christian Peevy led the way for Lynn in the second half combing for 30 points, while hitting five total threes.
- Bornelus and Peevy scored the last 18 points with 12:17 left in the second half to force the game into overtime.
- In the overtime period, Eckerd started to get hot while Lynn was cooling down. Eckerd went on a 7-0 run over the first three minutes of overtime, which led the way for Eckerd to win the game.
- Peevy led the team scoring 23 points while shooting a perfect 14-14 from the free-throw line. Bornelus was not far behind as the second leading scorer with 18 points, while going 5-9 from the three-point line.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will be back home to face Barry on Wed. Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the second time these two teams are meeting this season. They each met in conference play in December with Lynn losing the 83-77 matchup.
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.
