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Men's Tennis

Fighting Knights dominate Eastern Nazarene

Boca Raton, Florida - Lynn continued their perfect start, moving to 8-0 after cruising to victory over Eastern Nazarene.

INSIDE THE Matchup:
Host: Lynn 6 (8-0, 2-0 SSC) Eastern Nazarene 1 (5-5)
Location: Perper Tennis Complex | Boca Raton, Fla.
Series History: Lynn leads 1-0
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HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Fighting Knights swept doubles with ease to take the doubles point. In their first action as partners, Ignacio Martinez and Will Kirkman won their first doubles matchup 6-0. Ryan Neale and Nicolas Cabrera then won second doubles 6-4. In third doubles, Kaivon Minaei and Aron Stajszak saw their first action of the season, picking up a 6-2 victory.
  • In first singles, Eastern Nazarene picked up a point after Diego Gonzalez retired after just three points.
  • Martinez got the Fighting Knights back on track, by picking up a dominant 6-1, 6-1 win in second singles.
  • Gabrielle Felline put Lynn within one point of winning by taking fourth singles 6-1, 6-0.
  • Dan Kaplun had the most dominant performance of the day, defeating his opponent 6-0, 6-0 to give Lynn the victory in the match.
  • Gianmarco Amatise won third singles 6-3, 6-0.
  • Cabrera closed out the match by winning sixth singles by a score of 6-3, 6-2.

UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will look to move to 2-0 against Division I competition when they host Bucknell on Wednesday, Mar. 16 at 2 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

Nicolas Cabrera

Nicolas Cabrera

5' 9"
Junior
FLVS
Diego Gonzalez

Diego Gonzalez

5' 8"
Junior
La Salle
Ignacio Martinez

Ignacio Martinez

6' 0"
Graduate Student
The Sagemont School
Dan Kaplun

Dan Kaplun

6' 2"
Graduate Student
Concordia College
Will Kirkman

Will Kirkman

6' 0"
Graduate Student
Arizona State
Kaivon Minaei

Kaivon Minaei

5' 10"
Junior
Ponte Vedra
Ryan Neale

Ryan Neale

5' 10"
Senior
Laurel Springs Online School
Aron Stajszczak

Aron Stajszczak

6' 5"
Junior
SAT

Players Mentioned

Nicolas Cabrera

Nicolas Cabrera

5' 9"
Junior
FLVS
Diego Gonzalez

Diego Gonzalez

5' 8"
Junior
La Salle
Ignacio Martinez

Ignacio Martinez

6' 0"
Graduate Student
The Sagemont School
Dan Kaplun

Dan Kaplun

6' 2"
Graduate Student
Concordia College
Will Kirkman

Will Kirkman

6' 0"
Graduate Student
Arizona State
Kaivon Minaei

Kaivon Minaei

5' 10"
Junior
Ponte Vedra
Ryan Neale

Ryan Neale

5' 10"
Senior
Laurel Springs Online School
Aron Stajszczak

Aron Stajszczak

6' 5"
Junior
SAT