DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – Last time out Lynn volleyball won its first share of a conference title in program history. There’s a good chance that was on their mind when they went to Embry-Riddle looking to claim the title outright and saw the Eagles take the first set. The Fighting Knights fought back and held off Embry-Riddle to win in five sets and win the program’s first outright Sunshine State Conference championship.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Scores: Lynn 3, Embry-Riddle 2 (20-25, 25-14, 25-15, 23-25, 15-11)
Records: Lynn (26-4, 17-2), Embry-Riddle (19-7, 9-7)
Location: ICI Center| Daytona Beach, Fla.
Series History: Lynn leads the all-time series 17-5 following the two wins this season.
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STATS OF THE GAME:
- A pair of Lynn hitters had a huge night led by reigning offensive player of the week Marine Kinna led all players with 27 kills. She added 14 digs as well.
- The second half of the dynamic due is Sonja Udovcic who had 24 kills of her own and posted an extremely rare 20-20 double-double with 25 digs.
- Biatriz Souza Berti lost her hold on the setter of the week honor but made a strong case for regaining the award with 65 assists.
- Ruth Zijlstra played a huge role in the comeback win with a match-high 28 digs.
- Olivia La Plume was also in double figures in digs with 17.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Kinna’s 27 kills are a new career-high for her and the most posted by any Lynn player this season. It was her second 20-plus kill performance of the season.
- Souza Berti’s 65 assists are not only a career-high but the most in a single match by any Lynn player since 2002.
- Udovcic posted over 20 kills for the first time this season. Her 25 digs are the second-most she has had in a match this year.
- Zijlstra now has the top two dig performances this season for Lynn.
WINNING STREAK:
- Claiming their first conference championship has found a way to put the Fighting Knights program-record 13-match winning streak.
- Lynn has now swept the season series over eight teams.
- They have added to their record for single-season wins now at 26.
UP NEXT:
Lynn closes out the regular season Friday night when they travel to Florida Tech. They are looking to sweep the Panthers and extend their winning streak.
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