Box Score Boca Raton, Florida– The Fighting Knights could not recover from a slow start, falling 77-49 to Florida Southern.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Florida Southern 77 Lynn 49
Records: Lynn (7-11, 5-9 SSC) Florida Southern (13-8, 11-4 SSC)
Series History: Lynn trails 35-16
Location: Jenkins Field House | Lakeland, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- The Fighting Knights took a trip to take on the Florida Southern Moccasins for their second meeting of the season. Lynn won the first meeting in stunning fashion, rolling to a 75-43 victory.
- However, this time the roles were reversed, as Lynn struggled to shoot the ball out of the gates, which led to a big 26-7 first-quarter lead for the Mocs.
- The Fighting Knights buckled down in the second quarter on the defensive end, holding Florida Southern to 35% shooting from the field. Brianna Sliwinski led the way in the second quarter, recording one steal and a block. However, the shots still weren't falling for Lynn and they went into the half down 40-18.
- Lynn came out of the half and scored 15 led by Kennedi Philson who had five in the quarter. The Fighting Knights and Mocs each scored 16 in the final quarter of play.
- Uloma Enyogasi led the way for the Fighting Knights scoring 14 points in the game. She was followed by Sliwinski who had 10.
- Lynn outrebounded the Mocs 29-23 after outrebounding them 36-27 in the first meeting. It was one of the few bright spots in the game.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Enyogasi put up double figures for the sixth consecutive game.
- The Mocassins have been playing good basketball as of late, winning eight of their last 10 games.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will be back on the road to take on Embry-Riddle on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 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.