Davie, Florida – The Fighting Knights traveled to Davie looking to extend their two-game winning streak to three. Despite leading for most of the game, the Fighting Knights weren't able to close out the Sharks, as they dropped to 2-4 in conference play.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Nova Southeastern 67 Lynn 59
Records: Lynn (4-6, 2-4 SSC) Nova Southeastern (8-6, 3-4 SSC)
Series History: Lynn trails 26-16
Location: Rick Case Arena | Davie, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:

• The Fighting Knights never trailed in the first half. They scored the first four points of the game, then saw their lead swell to as many as seven by the end of the first quarter. Lynn ended the first 10 minutes leading 19-12.
• In the second quarter, the Fighting Knights saw their lead grow to as many 12 on numerous occasions. However, the Sharks were able to go on a mini 7-2 run to end the second quarter to cut the lead to seven heading into halftime.
• The Fighting Knights outperformed the Sharks in nearly every statistical category in the first half. They outshot Nova 44.8%-40.7% from the field, including 33.3%-28.6% from behind the arc. They outrebounded the Sharks 18-16, and they recorded five steals to just three for Nova.
• The big advantage for the Fighting Knights was from the free throw line. In the first 20 minutes, they shot 8-10 from the stripe, while the Sharks shot just 2-4.
• It was an even scoring first half for the Fighting Knights. Rachel Romich led the way with nine, while five other Fighting Knights scored between four and six points.
• Kelsi Fizer pulled down six rebounds, including three on the offensive glass.
• The Sharks came out hot to start the second half, scoring four straight points to cut the lead to three. Uloma Enyogasi was able to end the Sharks' run with a fast-break layup to extend the lead back to five.
• The Sharks cut the lead to one with 4:42 remaining in the third quarter. It was the closest the game had been since it began.
• Lynn went nearly five minutes in the third quarter without scoring, which led to Nova taking their first lead of the game with 32 seconds remaining in the third quarter. They would end the quarter with a 43-41 lead.
• In the fourth, both teams traded baskets to knot the game at 45. However, the Sharks went on a 7-0 run to take their largest lead of the game at 52-45.
• Lynn battled back to cut the lead to two at 54-52. Both teams traded baskets over the next few minutes but it was Nova Southeastern who ultimately made more shots down the stretch to escape with the 67-59 win.
• Romich led the way with 14 points, shooting 2-2 from three-point range.
• Dani Lozzi scored 13, nine of which came from the free throw line. The Lynn University single-season record holder for free throw percentage in one year, shot 9-10 from the stripe. She pulled down five rebounds and recorded one steal.
• Enyogasi stuffed the stat sheet with nine points, seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three steals. She led Lynn in assists, steals and blocks.
• Fizer led the team with eight rebounds, and she added five points.
• Brianna Sliwinski scored nine points in 16 minutes of play, and she pulled down four rebounds. 
• Trinity Edwards scored seven points and grabbed five rebounds. She also added two blocks and two steals.

UP NEXT:

The Fighting Knights will be home this weekend to take on Saint Leo on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m.