Miami Shores, Florida - The Fighting Knights fell to West Alabama 4-0 in the first round of the NCAA South Regional.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Match: No. 4 West Alabama (20-4) 4 No. 5 Lynn (14-7) 0
Location: Barry University | NCAA South Regional Quarterfinals
Series History: West Alabama leads 1-0
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Fighting Knights lost a thrilling doubles point. After West Alabama took second doubles, the third doubles pair of Barbora Cibakova and Giorgia Pigato won 6-3 to even things up at one. In first doubles, the No. 6 pair of Karyna Bihel and Jacqueline Wagner battled against the No. 11 pair in the country, but ultimately fell 7-6 (7-4) to give the Tigers the first point of the match.
- Bihel lost fourth singles in straight sets, which gave West Alabama a 2-0 lead.
- In third singles, Zofia Podbiol fell in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, to put West Alabama one point away from clinching victory.
- Eliska Petrackove fell in straight sets in sixth singles to. The loss gave West Alabama the 4-0 win.
UP NEXT
This ends the 2021-22 women's tennis season. The Fighting Knights will be back in action in the Fall.
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.
