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Men's Tennis

No. 3 Fighting Knights take down Army

Boca Raton, Florida - The Fighting Knights and Army faced off for the first time in 2001 with Lynn shutting out the Blacks Knights to move to 2-0 all-time against them.

INSIDE THE Matchup:
Host: Lynn 5 (6-0, 2-0 SSC) Army 0 (9-9)
Location: Perper Tennis Complex| Boca Raton, Fla.
Series History: Lynn leads 2-0
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HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Fighting Knights took a very competitive doubles point behind strong performances from all three of their teams. Lucca Baptista and Diego Gonzalez won first doubles 6-4, then Nicolas Cabrera and Ryan Neale came back to take victory in third doubles by a score of 7-6 (7-2). Will Kirkman and Ignacio Martinez were tied 6-6, but the match was abandoned after the doubles point was secured.
  • In second singles, Baptista gave Lynn a 2-0 lead after his opponent retired with the Baptista up 6-1, 4-1.
  • Martinez won third singles in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, to give Lynn a 3-0 lead, and put them just one point away from clinching the match.
  • Gonzalez would wrap up the match for the Fighting Knights, winning 6-2, 6-4 over his opponent.
  • Gianmarco Amatiste would win fifth singles 6-2, 6-2 to put Lynn up 5-0. 
  • Fourth and sixth singles would not be completed since Lynn had already wrapped up the match.

UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will head to Orlando for a neutral site matchup against national No. 24 Wingate University. The match will take place on Tuesday, Mar. 8 at 3 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

Lucca Baptista

Lucca Baptista

6' 1"
Senior
University of Tulsa
Nicolas Cabrera

Nicolas Cabrera

5' 9"
Junior
FLVS
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
Ryan Neale

Ryan Neale

5' 10"
Senior
Laurel Springs Online School

Players Mentioned

Lucca Baptista

Lucca Baptista

6' 1"
Senior
University of Tulsa
Nicolas Cabrera

Nicolas Cabrera

5' 9"
Junior
FLVS
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
Ryan Neale

Ryan Neale

5' 10"
Senior
Laurel Springs Online School