Box Score Boca Raton, Florida - Four players score to lead the Fighting Knights past Auburn University of Montgomery in their season opener.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 4, Auburn Montgomery 2
Records: Lynn (1-0-0), Auburn Montgomery (0-1-0)
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- The Fighting Knights led the attack with two goals in the first half.
- Anniina Sankoh found the back of the net for her first goal of the season with an assist from Addison Crone to lead the scoring.
- Amanda Jansson had a tremendous finish off an assist from Talorie Crafton to net her first goal as a Lynn University Fighting Knight.
- Auburn Montgomery came back strong to even the score at two with goals from Ella Moody and Mayson Jaindl.
- With 23 minutes to go in the 2nd half the Knights came back when Crytal Ayn Hagberg sent a rocket into the net off an assist from Sankoh.
- Just 10 minutes later Lynn put an exclamation mark on the game when Crone had her second assist setting up Saga Jontoft who netted her first goal as a Lynn University Fighting Knight
- Fighting Knights goalkeeper Kiara Burga played all 90 minutes to record the win.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will continue their home stand and will take on Westminster on Saturday, August 27th at 1 p.m.
About the Lynn University Fighting Knights
Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national titles and 47 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.