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Fighting Knights defeat Division I Bucknell to remain unbeaten

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. 

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Players Mentioned

Rayane Alami

Rayane Alami

6' 1"
Junior
West Bay Lagoon
Lucca Baptista

Lucca Baptista

6' 1"
Senior
University of Tulsa
Gabriele Felline

Gabriele Felline

5' 7"
Freshman
SDC Torino
Diego Gonzalez

Diego Gonzalez

5' 8"
Junior
La Salle
Ignacio Martinez

Ignacio Martinez

6' 0"
Graduate Student
The Sagemont School
Will Kirkman

Will Kirkman

6' 0"
Graduate Student
Arizona State

Players Mentioned

Rayane Alami

Rayane Alami

6' 1"
Junior
West Bay Lagoon
Lucca Baptista

Lucca Baptista

6' 1"
Senior
University of Tulsa
Gabriele Felline

Gabriele Felline

5' 7"
Freshman
SDC Torino
Diego Gonzalez

Diego Gonzalez

5' 8"
Junior
La Salle
Ignacio Martinez

Ignacio Martinez

6' 0"
Graduate Student
The Sagemont School
Will Kirkman

Will Kirkman

6' 0"
Graduate Student
Arizona State