BOCA RATON, Fla. – Lynn University's men's soccer concluded its regular season with a 1-1 draw against Saint Leo, maintaining their undefeated streak and securing an impressive 12-0-2 overall record, including an 8-0-2 mark in the Sunshine State Conference. The unblemished season marks Head Coach
John Rootes' first unbeaten regular season with the Fighting Knights.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Kiefer took the first shot of the match in the 14th minute
- The attempt aimed for the bottom right of the net but was saved by Lions goalkeeper James Knudsen
- The Fighting Knights had back-to-back opportunities a minute later with Kiefer and
Lucas Vila behind the shots, but both were saved
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Luan Barroso Rennstich had the last shot of the half in the 33rd minute that went low-middle of the net but the chance was ultimately saved by Knudsen
- All four of Lynn's shots in the first half were on target
- The Lions struck first in the 55th minute
- After a first shot attempt was saved by
Luca Clavero, the second attempt went over his head for a Saint Leo goal
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Fabian Vyhnalek had an excellent chance to tie the game in the 64th minute with a shot that soared to the top-left corner which was saved by Knudsen
- The equalizer came in the 87th minute when
Anton Mand's left-footed shot connected with
Jan Rohrling's through ball that secured the final 1-1 scoreline
FIGHTING KNIGHT STATS:
- The Fighting Knights outshot Saint Leo 14-8
- Nine of Lynn's 14 shots were on target for its highest SOG% of the season (0.643)
- This is Lynn's 11th game where it had shots in the double digits
- Clavero was only challenged three times and made two saves
- He has the second highest save percentage in the SSC with 0.734
- The Blue and White end the regular season as the best defensive team in the SSC with nine goals against in 1,260 minutes played
UP NEXT:
- Lynn will prepare to host the first round of the SSC Tournament on Monday, Nov 11th at a TBD kickoff time
