Box Score Boca Raton, Florida – The Fighting Knights dominate on the defensive end, in their second matchup of the season against Florida Tech. Lynn held the Panthers to 42% shooting to get the 65-45 victory.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 65 Florida Tech 45
Records: Lynn (8-12, 6-10 SSC) Florida Tech (3-18, 1-13 SSC)
Series History: Lynn trails 31-20
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center | Boca Raton, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- The Fighting Knights were in a dog fight in the first quarter, with the score tied 13-13 at the end of the period.
- Loie Webb led the way hitting two deep threes, for her six points in the quarter. Uloma Enyogasi was right behind her, with five points and a steal.
- Lynn created separation in the second quarter, thanks to stellar team play. Seven Lynn players scored in the quarter, giving the Fighting Knights a 31-25 lead at the half.
- Webb led the way in the first half with nine points, while Enyogasi and Dani Lozzi were not far behind with six points apiece.
- The third quarter was all Lynn. Florida Tech only managed to score nine points, on 26% shooting. A 17-9 run in the third pushed the game out of reach for the Panthers.
- Webb, Rachel Romich, and Kennedy Philson combined for 13 of the 17 points, only missing one shot during that stretch.
- The Fighting Knights carried their momentum from the third quarter to close the game, holding the Panthers to 20 points in the second half.
- Lynn uses their best defensive half of the season to secure a 65-45 victory over Florida Tech.
- Webb led the team in scoring with 18 points, while also grabbing two steals. Romich had 10 points of her own, shooting 2-3 from the three-point line.
- Lozzi was all over the stat sheet, putting in six points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and three steals.
- The Fighting Knights dominated on the backboard, outrebounding the Panther 38-27 for the game.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will be on the road against Palm Beach Atlantic on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Lynn won their last matchup against Palm Beach Atlantic on Jan. 5, 62-48.
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.