BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Lynn University women's soccer team won its matchup on Saturday evening, defeating Florida National, 2-1. The Fighting Knights were led by goals from
Kayla Bradby and
Brigitta Pulins in the non-conference victory. It was the third consecutive win for Lynn, whose record improved to 6-7-1 on the season.
Prior to the game, 10 student-athletes were honored for their time at Lynn as a part of senior night.
-Forwards
Vanessa Rodriguez,
Gabriella Lecuona,
Alex Cardona
-Midfielders
Brigitta Pulins,
Isabelle Nystrom,
Addison Crone
-Defenders
Matilda Larsson,
Sophia Hontzas,
Evelin Dapprich,
Evegania Tsolakis
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 2, Florida National 1
Records: Lynn (6-7-1) | Florida National (0-7-2)
Location: Bobby Campbell Stadium | Boca Raton, Fla.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Cardona and Lecuona each contributed a shot on target in the first 13 minutes
- The Fighting Knights kept the pressure on, with
Crystal Ayn Hagberg and
K'La Barnes-Blackwood taking shots before the 25th minute
- Pulins crossed the ball across the box to Barnes-Blackwood, who turned with the ball and found Bradby, who then put the ball in the back of the net to give Lynn a 1-0 lead in the 28th minute
- Less than two minutes later, Florida National equalized on a goal from Andersson from a set piece
- Bradby had a shot saved in the 40th minute, and the Fighting Knights and Conquistadors went into the break tied
- Lynn came out strong in the second half, with
Kayleigh Merchant having a pair of shots on frame
- After a handball inside the box from FNU, Pulins stepped up to the penalty spot and gave Lynn a 2-1 advantage in the 57th minute
- Merchant, Pulins and
Tyler Vance each contributed shots over a 90 second span starting in the 59th minute
- The Fighting Knights maintained possession and continued attacking, highlighted by a shot on target from
Leyla Molina in the 84th minute
- After a tense second half, Lynn secured a 2-1 victory on senior night
STAT OF THE MATCH:
- Pulins scored her team-leading third goal of the season
UP NEXT:
- The Fighting Knights will take on Palm Beach Atlantic on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Bobby Campbell Stadium. Kick-off is set for 6:00 p.m.
