Tampa, Florida – Coming off of a big team win vs Palm Beach Atlantic, the Fighting Knights faced the number one team in the country, Tampa.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score:  No. 1 Tampa 18 Lynn 10
Records: Lynn (4-10, 2-4 SSC) No. 1 Tampa (14-0, 6-0 SSC)
Series History: Lynn trails 1-7
Location: Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex | Tampa, Florida
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

• After the Spartans went up 2-0 early, the Fighting Knights got on the board from a Caleb Wells goal. Matthew Ilchuk had the assist on the first Lynn goal.
• Trailing 5-1 early in the second quarter, Wells and Ilchuk combined again on another goal for Lynn.
• Down 6-2, Lynn scored a quick three goals in a 1:45.
• Ilchuk, Wells, and Colby Keefe all scored unassisted for Lynn to trail only 6-5.
• The Spartans scored four more goals before Xander Cosenza scored toward the end of the half. Lynn trailed 10-6 at the half.
• Down 11-6, two scores from Ilchuk and Cosenza had Lynn down by three with over 12 minutes left in the third quarter.
• Tampa put up five more goals before Joseph Michalski scored for Lynn from Ilchuk.
• Opening the fourth quarter, Keefe scored for Lynn to be down 16-10. Lynn would lose 18-10.
• Ilchuk led the Fighting Knights with two goals and three assists.
• Wells had a hat trick for Lynn.
• Cosenza and Keefe both had two goals.
• Colin Casey had 21 saves on 39 shots.

UP NEXT:

The Fighting Knights play again vs St. Leo in Boca Raton, Florida on Saturday, Apr. 23rd at 5 P.M.

About the Lynn University Fighting Knights

Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national championships, 14 individual titles and 48 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.