BOCA RATON, Fla. – Lynn men’s basketball was looking to knockoff a top-10 opponent for the second time this season when they played host to No. 6 Florida Southern. The Fighting Knights outscored the Mocs by nine in the second half, but the comeback fell just short, 97-92.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Records: Lynn (9-11, 5-9), No. 6 Florida Southern (20-2, 12-2)
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center| Boca Raton, Fla.
Series History: Lynn trails the all-time series 42-16.
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STATS OF THE GAME:
– Christian Peevy scored 22.
– Jordan Allen scored 20.
– Cameron Gaines scored 17 and had 10 rebounds and three blocked shots.
– Darius Moore scored 10.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
– The 17 points scored by Gaines is a new career high at Lynn.
– Also, he has now had 10 rebounds in three-straight games.
UP NEXT:
Lynn will hit the road on Wednesday for a rematch with No. 5 Nova Southeastern at 7:30 p.m.