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Fighting Knights fall to Lions

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St. Leo, Florida – After a tough series against PBA, the Fighting Knights returned to play against the Lions. Facing the leader in the SSC in strikeouts, the Fighting Knights struggled to find success, losing 7-0.

INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:
Final: St. Leo 7 Lynn 0
Records: Lynn (5-8, 0-4 SSC), St. Leo (10-2, 4-0 SSC)
Location: University Softball Stadium| St. Leo, Florida
All-Time Series: Lynn trails 13-56
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • To start the game for the Fighting Knights, in the bottom of the first, Faith Miller recorded her first strikeout of the game.
  • In the second inning, the Lions started their scoring. After a double to start the inning, they tacked on three runs on four hits to go up 3-0.
  • Miller added another K in the third, but the Lions added two more runs to extend their lead 5-0.
  • Miller recorded her final K in the bottom of the fourth before St. Leo went up 6-0.
  • The Lions extended their lead further in the bottom of the sixth on a home run off of Josey Sumpter who came in relief in the fourth.
  • Sumpter proceeded to add two strikeouts later in the bottom of the sixth.
  • Miller finished with three Ks and six runs allowed in 3.2IP.
  • Sumpter ended with two Ks and one run allowed in 2.1IP.

UP NEXT:

These two teams will play again in a doubleheader tomorrow beginning at 1 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

Faith Miller

#23 Faith Miller

P/1B/3B
5' 8"
Sophomore
Manatee HS
Josey Sumpter

#12 Josey Sumpter

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

Players Mentioned

Faith Miller

#23 Faith Miller

5' 8"
Sophomore
Manatee HS
P/1B/3B
Josey Sumpter

#12 Josey Sumpter

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