March 28, 2019
Men’s Tennis
Tempe, Ariz. – Lynn University’s men’s tennis team is back inside the top 10 of Division II, coming in at No. 9 with the latest release of the Oracle/ITA National Rankings this week.
Following a drastic drop to No. 17 last week, the Fighting Knights shoot back up this week at No. 9. The Blue and White are 9-1 overall on the year with a 4-0 mark in Sunshine State Conference action.
Barry (No. 1), Saint Leo (5), Rollins (12), Palm Beach Atlantic (17), Florida Southern (33) and Embry-Riddle (50) are all tabbed in the rankings from the SSC.
In the singles national rankings, Jose Porfirio Ordonez re-enters the top 75, securing a post at No. 53. Lucca Baptista slides down a few spots to No. 69.
Florian Clemares and Kay Bartmann just held on in the doubles rankings at No. 50.
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 24 national championships and 38 Sunshine State Conference titles. Representing spirit, service and strength, the Fighting Knights strive for greatness through athletic performance and academic excellence.
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Alex Slocum
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
Athletics
Lynn University
3601 North Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
