Boca Raton, Florida – The Fighting Knights fell behind by 21, then clawed their way back, cutting the lead to three with second remaining. However, the hole was too big to dig out of, and they fell to the Panthers 84-78.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Florida Tech 84 Lynn 78
Records: Lynn (10-10, 4-12 SSC) Florida Tech (10-11, 4-12 SSC)
Series History: Lynn leads 37-22
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center | Boca Raton, Florida
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Lynn struggled out of the gates, giving up the first 11 points of the game. Because of this, coach Jeff Price elected to do a complete line change and replace all five starters. It worked early, as the Fighting Knights scored 14 of the next 20 points to cut the lead to just three.
• However, after that, the Panthers put together an 18-3 run to open up a 38-17 lead. The Fighting Knights would fail to get it any closer than 14 for the remainder of the half. They went into the break down 44-29.
• The Fighting Knights were able to put a dent in the lead in the second half, cutting the deficit to 10 on multiple occasions.
• Finally, with 9:34 remaining in the game, the Fighting Knights cut the lead to single digits, when Branden Ellis made two free throws to bring the score to 58-50. The Panthers would stretch the lead all the way back to 17 with 5:21 remaining.
• Lynn answered with a 22-8 run to bring the score to 81-78 with just 23 seconds remaining. However, that's as close as the game would get. Ultimately, Florida Tech would take the win 84-78.
• Brandon Bornelus led the way with 19 points. He was also one of three Fighting Knights to record three assists, joined by Ellis and Servet Kurnaz.
• Jamison Evans scored 13, while Ellis scored 12 and Kurnaz scored 11. Ellis led the team with eight rebounds, while Kurnaz pulled down seven.
• As a team, the Fighting Knights shot 21-26 from the free throw line, including 18-22 in the second half.
• Cameron Gaines had four blocks in the loss.

UP NEXT:

The Fighting Knights will be on the road on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. when they take on PBA for the first time this season. Their first matchup this year was canceled, with the Sailfish receiving a forfeit win.