Bradenton, Florida - The Fighting Knights picked up a dominant win in the quarterfinals of the Sunshine State Conference Tournament, taking down fifth-seeded Tampa 4-0. They will play top-seeded Barry tomorrow in the semifinals.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Match: No. 4 Lynn (14-4, 6-3 SSC) 4 No. 5 Tampa (12-7, 5-4 SSC) 0
Location: IMG Academy | Bradenton, Florida | SSC Quarterfinals
Series History: Lynn leads 33-0
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Lynn started off the postseason with their 33rd consecutive win over the Spartans. Lynn has never lost to Tampa.
- In doubles, Irina Lapustina and Barbora Cibakova won third doubles 6-2, then Jacqueline Wagner and Karyna Bihel wrapped up the first point of the match by winning first doubles 6-3.
- With the 1-0 lead heading into singles, the Fighting Knights wasted no time in wrapping up the match.
- National No. 46 Wagner won first singles 6-3, 6-2 for the most lopsided victory of the day.
- Zofia Podbiol put Lynn within one point of clinching the match when she defeated No. 33 Maeva Roquebert 6-2, 6-4 in second singles.
- No. 31 Giorgia Pigato sealed the deal for the Fighting Knights, winning third singles 6-4, 6-4.
- The remaining three matches were left unfinished with Lynn leading in two of them.
UP NEXT
The Fighting Knights will take on national and SSC No. 1 Barry tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the SSC Semifinals. Earlier in the season, the Bucs defeated the Fighting Knights 6-1.
About the Lynn University Fighting Knights
Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national championships, 14 national 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.
