BOCA RATON, Fla. - The Lynn University women's soccer team celebrated Senior Day at Bobby Campbell Stadium on Saturday afternoon, honoring
Emma Brunelli,
Isabella Battista,
Brisa Sastre and
Juliana Torres Lopez before falling to Embry-Riddle, 1-0, in Sunshine State Conference action.
The Fighting Knights (4-9-2, 0-8-2 SSC) battled through a scoreless first half behind a strong defensive effort and five combined saves from goalkeepers Brunelli and
Brooke Auth. Embry-Riddle eventually broke the deadlock in the 64th minute to secure the narrow victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Brunelli opened the match with a massive, one-on-one save in the second minute to keep the Eagles off the scoreboard
- Alexandra Rigg generated Lynn's first scoring opportunity in the 21st minute, sending an attempt over the crossbar
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Brooke Auth entered in the 15th minute and recorded three first-half saves to preserve the scoreless tie
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Helene Sorbo added another opportunity in the 34th minute, but her attempt went wide
- The Fighting Knights entered halftime tied 0-0 after combining for four saves in the opening 45 minutes
- Embry-Riddle broke the deadlock in the 64th minute to take a 1-0 lead
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Erin Hill looked to respond in the 74th minute, sending an attempt over the crossbar
- Auth added another save in the 77th minute to keep the Fighting Knights within striking distance
- Lynn continued battling down the stretch but was unable to find the equalizer
FIGHTING KNIGHT STATS:
- Brunelli and Auth combined for five saves
- Auth recorded four saves in 75 minutes, while Brunelli added one in 15 minutes
- Rigg, Sorbo and Hill each registered one shot
- Sastre and Torres Lopez contributed 79 minutes each in their Senior Day appearances
- Hill made her fourth collegiate appearance
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will close out the regular season on the road to Flagler on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 5:00pm
