Boca Raton, Florida - In their first meeting since 1992, the Fighting Knights had no trouble taking care of the Bucknell Bison, as they moved to 9-0 on the season and 2-0 against Division I opponents.
INSIDE THE Matchup:
Host: Lynn 4 (9-0, 2-0 SSC) Bucknell 0 (4-10)
Location: Perper Tennis Complex | Boca Raton, Fla.
Series History: Lynn leads 3-0
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Will Kirkman and Ignacio Martinez got things started for the Fighting Knights, winning second doubles 6-2. After Lynn lost third doubles, the team of Diego Gonzalez and Lucca Baptista secured the doubles point for the Fighting Knights by winning a contentious first doubles match by a score of 7-5.
- Gonzalez picked up the second point of the match for Lynn when his first singles opponent retired in the first set.
- Gabriele Felline put Lynn within one point of clinching the match after he defeated his opponent in fifth singles by a score of 6-0, 6-0. It was the first time this season that Felline has shutout his opponent in both sets.
- After returning from a lightning delay, Rayane Alami completed the sweep for the Fighting Knights, winning sixth singles 6-0, 6-2.
- The remaining singles matches were not completed due to Lynn clinching the match.
- The shutout was Lynn's fourth of the season. In their last four matches, they have lost just one game.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will look to move to 3-0 in conference play when they host the Eckerd Tritons on Sunday, Mar. 20 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.