Box Score Boca Raton, Florida– The Fighting Knights won an 86-79 shootout against Barry, the third-ranked team in the conference.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 86 Barry 79
Records: Lynn (7-9, 5-7 SSC) Barry (11-5, 8-4 SSC)
Series History: Lynn trails 33-24
Location: McArthur Center | Boca Raton, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- The Fighting Knights started the game on fire. Lynn shot the ball over 50% in the first half, led by Dani Lozzi with eight points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block.
- Even after the hot shooting by the Fighting Knights they still found themselves down 40-33 at halftime.
- The third quarter was fast-paced, with both teams looking to grab momentum heading into the fourth quarter. Lynn used the third quarter to take their first lead of the game 55-54 with 18 seconds left.
- The first five minutes of the fourth quarter was a back and forth affair. Lynn seized control of the game with a Loie Webb three that put them up 67-63 with 6:06 left in the game.
- The Fighting Knights outscored Barry in the second half by 14 points led by Webb, Uloma Enyogasi, Rachel Romich, Kelsi Fizer, and Trinity Edwards.
- Loie Webb iced the game with two made free throws with seven seconds left.
- The Fighting Knights put together a total team effort, on both ends of the floor to take down Barry 86-79.
- Every Fighting Knight that checked into the game tonight scored four or more points, which is the first time that has happened this season.
- Webb led the team in scoring with a career-high 21 points, while also dishing out four assists. Right behind her was Romich with 14 points, while also recording 2 steals for the game.
- In addition to Romich and Webb, three other Fighting Knights scored in double figures, Trinity Edwards (11), Kelsi Fizer (11), and Uloma Enyogasi (11).
- The Fighting Knights continued their dominance on the defensive side of the ball, holding Barry to 39% shooting from the field. Along with the stellar team defense, five Lynn players recorded at least 1 steal. Enyogasi and Edwards controlled the paint, recording 4 of the six total blocks for the Fighting Knights.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- The Fighting Knights had a season-high with 86 total points scored for the game.
- Barry is ranked third in the SSC behind Tampa and Eckerd.
- Lynn shot 55% from the field for the game, which is the highest field goal percentage of the season for the Fighting Knights.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will be right back at home against Tampa University, Jan. 29, at 2 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.