via Lynn press release

BOX SCORE

Boca Raton, Florida – The Fighting Knights opened up the program’s third season with their biggest win in school history. They dominated Young Harris from start to finish, winning the game 22-5. The previous largest margin of victory in program history was 22-9 in 2020.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Score: Lynn 22 Young Harris 5
Records: Lynn (1-0) Young Harris (0-1)
Location: Bobby Campbell Stadium| Boca Raton, Florida
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Fighting Knights came out on fire, jumping out to a 10-1 lead in the first quarter. Isabella Clark got the scoring started with 10:40 remaining in the first quarter when she took a pass from Sydney Hill and put it in the back of the net. Danielle Farinas scored less than one minute later. Young Harris answered seconds later, but from that point on, it was all Fighting Knights.
• In the first period, Clark and Farinas each scored two goals, while Mallory Jarka and Kristyn Johnson each scored three.
• The Fighting Knights gave up the first goal of the second quarter, but then rattled off four straight, including three in a row by Farinas to take a 14-2 lead into the half. The game never got within 10 again, as the Fighting Knights ran away with the 22-5 victory.
• Farinas led the way with five goals. She also recorded a team-high three assists and three ground balls, second only to Johnson who had four.
• Johnson finished with four goals of her own. She was followed by Clark, Jarka and Hill who each recorded hat tricks. Clark and Hill also finished with two assists.
• Lauren Dickson also scored multiple goals for Lynn, finishing with two. Diane Dohler and Bayley Tracy each scored their first goals of the season.
• Mackinsey Hamer joined Johnson and Farinas with multiple ground balls.
• Ciara Moorman faced just two shots in her Lynn debut, then was replaced by Carolyn Stein for the second half. Stein would end with four saves on seven shots.
• Lynn recorded 17 ground balls compared to just four for Young Harris. They also dominated in shots, recorded 35 to just 13 for the Mountain Lions.
• The defense also hounded the Mountain Lions, forcing 10 turnovers, and only allowing them to go 4-9 on clearances.

UP NEXT:

The Fighting Knights will be on the road for their next game when they travel to Ave Maria to take on the Gyrenes. The game will take place on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 12 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.