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Fighting Knights lose both games at the Florida Tech Invitational

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2

Cocoa, Florida – Coming off of a 9-1 win, the Fighting Knights played their fourth game in two days. After an early lead in the first game, the Fighting Knights eventually lost both games at the Florida Tech Invitational to Wingate and Bentley.

INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:
Game 1 Final: Wingate 3 Lynn 1
Records: Lynn (3-3, 0-0 SSC), Wingate (6-2, 0-0)
Location: Cocoa Launch Pad Sports Complex| Cocoa, Florida
All-Time Series: Lynn trails 1-0
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Game 2 Final: Bentley 13 Lynn 7
Records: Lynn (3-4, 0-0 SSC),  Bentley (2-4, 0-0)
Location:  Cocoa Launch Pad Sports Complex| Cocoa, Florida
All-Time Series: Lynn trails 1-0

HOW IT HAPPENED (GAME 1):

  • In the top of the first inning, Janelle Dominguez continued her hot start to the season. Her SSC leading fourth home run put the Fighting Knights ahead early on a solo shot to left field.
  • In the bottom of the third, the Bulldogs tied the game on a single and gained momentum going forward.
  • The Bulldogs took the lead in the bottom of the fourth off of an RBI single and an error to go up 3-1.
  • In the top of the seventh, the Fighting Knights had two on from a Dominguez and Danielle Pasquariello single; but were not able to cash in. 
  • Dominguez went 2-3 with a homerun.
  • Aryana Galioto went 1-2, while Taylor Scala and Pasquariello both went 1-3.
  • Faith Miller recorded her first loss on the season after starting 3-0, tied for first in the SSC. She pitched 3.1 innings with three runs allowed on four hits.

HOW IT HAPPENED (GAME 2):

  • In the first inning, the Falcons got off to an early lead with an RBI double to go up 2-0.
  • In the bottom of the second, Monique Poitevin got the Fighting Knights within one. She hit a double to left-center and scored after a sac-fly and a wild pitch.
  • Bentley extended their lead in the third after a five-run inning to go up 7-1.
  • In the bottom of the inning, Madison Prickett hit a two-run home run. Her hit scored her and Mia Veliz who hit a single to start the inning. Bentley up 7-3.
  • After the Falcons added two more runs, in the bottom of the fourth Lynn scored another run. A bases-loaded walk to Dominguez scored Brittney Davis who singled earlier in the inning.
  • In the fifth inning, the Falcons added three more runs, but Lynn went on to add three of their own.
  • Josey Sumpter started the inning with a double and advanced to third on the throw.
  • Poitevin recorded an RBI single driving in Sumpter to start Lynn's inning.
  • With one out in the inning and down 12-5, Karlie Sweiderk hit a two-run homer to put the Fighting Knights within three.
  • In the last two innings, the Falcons added one more run to secure a 13-7 win for Bentley.
  • Veliz went 2-4 with a run.
  • Sumpter finished 2-2 with a run.
  • Poitevin went 2-4 with an RBI and two runs.
  • Sweiderk went 1-2 with a two-run bomb.
  • Davis went 1-3 with a run and Morgan Simpson went 2-2.
  • Prickett batted 1-2 with 2 RBIs, but got the loss after 3.2 IP, 10 hits, nine earned runs, and five strikeouts.

UP NEXT:

The Fighting Knights play again in a doubleheader against Keiser on Wednesday, February 16th, starting at 12 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. 

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Players Mentioned

Brittney Davis

#30 Brittney Davis

3B
5' 6"
Graduate Student
University of Toldeo
Janelle Dominguez

#10 Janelle Dominguez

UTL
5' 5"
Graduate Student
Keiser University
Aryana Galioto

#1 Aryana Galioto

OF
5' 0"
Sophomore
Hanover Park
Faith Miller

#23 Faith Miller

P/1B/3B
5' 8"
Sophomore
Manatee HS
Danielle Pasquariello

#17 Danielle Pasquariello

1B / C
6' 0"
Senior
Florida Atlantic University
Monique Poitevin

#7 Monique Poitevin

1B / OF
5' 5"
Junior
Pensacola State College
Madi Prickett

#31 Madi Prickett

P
5' 7"
Freshman
Seminole Ridge HS
Taylor Scala

#2 Taylor Scala

OF
5' 3"
Senior
Chipola College
Morgan Simpson

#15 Morgan Simpson

UTL
5' 6"
Sophomore
Palmetto HS
Josey Sumpter

#12 Josey Sumpter

P / UTL
5' 7"
Junior
Trinity Valley Community College
Karlie Sweiderk

#22 Karlie Sweiderk

IF
5' 4"
Senior
Lemon Bay HS
Mia Veliz

#9 Mia Veliz

UTL
5' 0"
Graduate Student
Calvary Christian Academy

Players Mentioned

Brittney Davis

#30 Brittney Davis

5' 6"
Graduate Student
University of Toldeo
3B
Janelle Dominguez

#10 Janelle Dominguez

5' 5"
Graduate Student
Keiser University
UTL
Aryana Galioto

#1 Aryana Galioto

5' 0"
Sophomore
Hanover Park
OF
Faith Miller

#23 Faith Miller

5' 8"
Sophomore
Manatee HS
P/1B/3B
Danielle Pasquariello

#17 Danielle Pasquariello

6' 0"
Senior
Florida Atlantic University
1B / C
Monique Poitevin

#7 Monique Poitevin

5' 5"
Junior
Pensacola State College
1B / OF
Madi Prickett

#31 Madi Prickett

5' 7"
Freshman
Seminole Ridge HS
P
Taylor Scala

#2 Taylor Scala

5' 3"
Senior
Chipola College
OF
Morgan Simpson

#15 Morgan Simpson

5' 6"
Sophomore
Palmetto HS
UTL
Josey Sumpter

#12 Josey Sumpter

5' 7"
Junior
Trinity Valley Community College
P / UTL
Karlie Sweiderk

#22 Karlie Sweiderk

5' 4"
Senior
Lemon Bay HS
IF
Mia Veliz

#9 Mia Veliz

5' 0"
Graduate Student
Calvary Christian Academy
UTL