Bradenton, Florida - The Fighting Knights fell 4-2 to the Embry-Riddle Eagles to finish fourth at the Sunshine State Conference Tournament.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Match: No. 3 Embry-Riddle (16-5, 5-2 SSC) 4 No. 1 Lynn (15-4, 6-1 SSC) 2
Location: IMG Academy | Bradenton, Florida | SSC Quarterfinals
Series History: Lynn leads 18-5
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Will Kirkman and Ignacio Martinez won first doubles 6-2. Lucca Baptista and Diego Gonzalez followed it up with a 6-2 win of their own to secure the doubles point for the Fighting Knights.
- The Eagles picked up their first point in sixth singles, then took a 3-1 lead by winning both first and third singles.
- Baptista battled to a three-set victory over Alexis Guedy in second singles. He won the match 5-7, 6-0, 6-2.
- The Eagles wrapped up the victory when Lukas Schnieder defeated Lynn's Gabriele Felline in three sets.
- Third singles would remain unfinished, with Martinez leading 7-6 (7-4), 3-6 (6-8), 5-2.
UP NEXT
The Fighting Knights will wait to hear their name called for the NCAA South Region Championships. If they are chosen, they would begin play in early May.
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.
