Bradenton, Florida - Just days after wrapping up their first SSC regular-season title in program history, the Fighting Knights began Sunshine State Tournament Play with a dominant 4-0 victory over the eighth-seeded Tritons.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Match: No. 1 Lynn (14-2, 6-1 SSC) 4 No. 8 Eckerd (4-10, 0-7 SSC) 0
Location: IMG Academy | Bradenton, Florida | SSC Quarterfinals
Series History: Lynn leads 31-3
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Fighting Knights had no trouble picking up the doubles point. The second doubles team of Lucca Baptista and Diego Gonzalez won 6-0, then the third doubles team of Ryan Neale and Nicolas Cabrera won 6-2.
- Singles was more of the same domination for the Fighting Knights.
- In fourth singles, Gianmarco Amatiste defeated his opponent 6-2, 6-0 to give Lynn their second point of the match.
- No. 21 Baptista won second singles 6-4, 6-0 to put Lynn within a point of clinching.
- Will Kirkman wrapped up the match with a 6-2, 6-0 win in sixth singles to send the Fighting Knights to the semifinals.
UP NEXT
The Fighting Knights will meet fourth-seeded Saint Leo tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the semifinals. The Lions were the only SSC team to defeat Lynn this season, defeating them 4-3.
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.
