April 5, 2019
Women’s Tennis
Lynn 2, West Florida 0 (Canceled)
Saint Leo, Fla. – Lynn University’s top-ranked women’s tennis team held an early 2-0 advantage over 22nd-ranked West Florida on Friday at a neutral site, but persistent rain in the area forced the match to be halted and canceled.
The Blue and White won two of the three doubles contests to garner the first point of the day. Ulyana Grib and Leaolia Jeanjean took the top flight, 6-3, while Eleonora Liga and Giorgia Pigato claimed the No. 3 match by the same score. The Argos grabbed a 7-5 victory at No. 2 doubles.
In singles, Liga posted her second triumph of the day, winning the No. 5 matchup, 6-3, 6-0. None of the other singles matches were completed in time as the match ended with the Lynn leading 2-0.
The match will not be continued or rescheduled.
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. For more information, visit: lynnfightingknights.com.
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Alex Slocum
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
Athletics
Lynn University
3601 North Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
