Bradenton, Florida - The Fighting Knights took on third-seeded Saint Leo in the SSC third-place match, falling to the Lions for the second time this season.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Match: No. 3 Saint Leo (20-3, 7-2 SSC) 4 No. 4 Lynn (14-6, 6-3 SSC) 2
Location: IMG Academy | Bradenton, Florida | SSC Quarterfinals
Series History: Lynn leads 26-8
Get Social: Twitter - @Lynn_Knights | Instagram - @Lynn_Knights | Facebook - /LynnFightingKnights
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Fighting Knights got off to a great start by winning the doubles point. In third doubles, Barbora Cibakova and Irina Lapustina won 6-2, then Jacqueline Wagner and Karyna Bihel won first doubles by a score of 7-5.
- In singles, the Lions picked up their first point of the match by winning second singles.
- Giorgia Pigato then defeated her opponent 6-2, 6-3 in third singles to give Lynn the 2-1 lead.
- The Lions would then rattle off three straight wins to clinch the match 4-2. They won each of their matchups in straight sets.
- Fourth singles would remain unfinished with Bihel leading 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 3-2.
UP NEXT
The Fighting Knights will wait to find out if they are selected for the NCAA South Region Championships. If chosen, they will continue their season during May.
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.
