Kansas City, Kans. – Lynn University’s men’s soccer team stayed within the United Soccer Coaches Top-25 poll but dropped to No. 17 in the nation as announced on Tuesday. The Fighting Knights were undefeated on the week, going 1-0-1 to improve to 5-0-1 overall.
It was a hard-fought week for the Blue and White, playing 110 minutes of scoreless soccer in a 0-0 draw against rival Nova Southeastern on Wednesday. These two squads now have over 220 minutes of scoreless play in the last two seasons. Lynn then snuck by long-time rival Rollins College 1-0 on Saturday to move to 2-0-1 in the Sunshine State Conference.
Three teams represent the SSC in the latest top-25 poll with Florida Tech taking its 6-0-0 record to No. 11 nationally. Lynn is ranked 17th and Palm Beach Atlantic dropped to No. 25 following a road loss to Saint Leo.
The Fighting Knights put their unblemished record on the line when they travel to Lakeland, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. to battle Florida Southern. Fans can watch the match live at LynnFightingKnights.com.
About the Fighting Knights
Lynn University’s national champion Fighting Knights compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, softball, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball. The university’s 19 intercollegiate teams are home to nearly 300 student athletes. Lynn is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II institution and winner of 25 national championships and 42 Sunshine State Conference titles. Representing spirit, service and strength, the Fighting Knights strive for greatness through athletic performance and academic excellence. For more information, visit: lynnfightingknights.com.
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