Boca Raton, Florida - The Fighting Knights opened the season with a dominant victory over the Florida National Conquistadors. They won the match 7-0 and not one player lost a single game.
INSIDE THE Matchup:
Host: Lynn 7 Florida National 0
Location: Perper Tennis Complex| Lakeland, Fla.
Series History: Lynn leads 2-0
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- It was a dominant start to the 2022 season for the men's tennis team as they took care of Florida National 7-0 and didn't drop a set in the match.
- In doubles, Ignacio Martinez and Will Kirkman took home 6-1 victory, while Lucca Baptista and Diego Gonzalez won 6-2. Dan Kaplun and Ryan Neale won 5-4 after their opponents dropped out.
- Gonzalez played first singles and won his match 6-3, 6-4, while Martinez won second singles 6-4, 6-2.
- Baptista won third singles 6-3, 6-2.
- In fourth, fifth and sixth singles, the Fighting Knights absolutely dominated the Conquistadors. They outscored Florida National by a combined 36-6 across six sets.
- Gabriele Felline won fourth singles 6-1, 6-3.
- Gianmarco Amatiste and Will Kirkman each won 6-1, 6-0 in their matchups.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will travel to Florida Southern for their first SSC matchup of the year. They will face the Mocs on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 3:30 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.
