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No. 11 Fighting Knights take down Tritons to start season 10-0

Boca Raton, Florida - Lynn picked up their tenth consecutive win and moved to 3-0 in SSC play after cruising to victory over the Tritons.

INSIDE THE Matchup:
Host: No. 11 Lynn 4 (10-0, 4-2 SSC) Eckerd 0 (4-8, 0-5 SSC)
Location: Perper Tennis Complex| Boca Raton, Fla.
Series History: Lynn leads 30-3
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HOW IT HAPPENED

  • In doubles, the Fighting Knights didn't lose a single game, as their three teams defeated Eckerd by a combined 18-3. The second doubles team of Diego Gonzalez and Lucca Baptista finished first, then the third doubles duo of Ryan Neal and Nicolas Cabrerra secured the doubles point. The first and final doubles duo of Will Kirkman and Ignacio Martinez would win in a superior fashion.
  • National No. 29, Baptista earned Lynn their first point of the match by winning 6-1, 6-0 in third singles.
  • Martinez would win in a battle for the second point of the match for Lynn 6-4, 6-3.
  • Gonzalez would lose to national No.28 Pierre-Olivier Lassalle in a battle 6-3, 6-4.
  • Gianmarco Amatiste would win secure the win for the Fighting Knights with ease 6-0, 6-0.
  • Rayane Alami would win the sixth and final single of the day for Lynn 6-3, 6-3.

UP NEXT
Lynn will travel to Valdosta, Georgia to take on the Blazers on Friday, Mar. 25 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
Gianmarco Amatiste

Gianmarco Amatiste

5' 11"
Redshirt
Colegio Combre
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
Gianmarco Amatiste

Gianmarco Amatiste

5' 11"
Redshirt
Colegio Combre
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