Valdosta, Georgia - The Fighting Knights picked up their seventh consecutive victory, sweeping the Blazers 4-0.
INSIDE THE Matchup:
Host: No. 12 Lynn 4 (10-3 4-2 SSC) Valdosta St. 0 (4-8)
Location: VSU Tennis Courts | Valdosta, Ga.
Series History: Lynn leads 16-1
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Fighting Knights got off to a hot start in doubles when the second doubles team of Zofia Podbiol and Giorgia Pigato won 6-2. The third doubles team of Irina Lapustina and Barbora Cibakova clinched the doubles point for Lynn winning their match 6-2. First singles would end unfinished, but the national No. 6 pair of Jacqueline Wagner and Karyna Bihel were leading 5-2 at the conclusion.
- In singles, national No. 17 Pigato defeated her opponent 6-2, 6-1 in fourth singles to give Lynn a 2-0 lead.
- Lapustina put Lynn within one point of victory when she won sixth singles 6-3, 6-1.
- Cibakova wrapped up the match for the Fighting Knights, winning fifth singles 6-2, 7-5.
- The other three matches would not be completed. Each was tied 1-1 and heading into the third set at the time the match was clinched by Lynn.
UP NEXT
Lynn will remain in Valdosta and play a neutral site match against West Florida tomorrow at 1 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.
