BOCA RATON, Fla. – Lynn University’s women’s basketball team downed a tough Central State (OH) University Marauder squad on Friday afternoon, notching an 80-71 victory in its lid-lifter to the 2019-20 campaign.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lynn 80, Central State 71
Records: Lynn (1-0), Central St. (0-1)
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center | Boca Raton, Fla.
All-Time Series: First meeting between the two teams
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STATS OF THE GAME:
· Loie Webb knocked down 5-of-6 attempts from beyond the arc to lead the Lynn scoring effort, pouring in 15 points.
· Dani Lozzi facilitated the Blue and White attack to the tune of four assists, also picking up three steals on the defensive end.
· Sarah Baer and Uloma Enyogasi also scored in double-figures, totaling 13 points each.
· Enyogasi and Sydney Fields both racked up a team-high seven rebounds.
· CSU struggled at the free throw line, going just 4-for-16, while Lynn was able to knock down 16 free throws on 26 attempts.
· Anchored by Webb, the Fighting Knight bench scored 33 points compared to Central State’s 9.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
· Lynn has now won its season opener for the second straight year after downing Johnson and Wales last season on Nov. 9, 66-62.
UP NEXT:
Lynn hosts Benedict College at noon tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 9, to complete its opening weekend of competition.
