BOCA RATON, Fla. – Lynn men’s basketball went down to the wire against Embry-Riddle, but the Fighting Knights beat the Eagles for the second time this season, 102-99.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Records: Lynn (8-9, 4-7) Embry-Riddle (13-6, 5-6)
Location: de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center| Boca Raton, Fla.
Series History: Lynn now leads the all-time series, 9-3
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STATS OF THE GAME:
– Brandon Bornelus scored a game-high 24 points in large part to knocking down five three pointers.
– Christian Peevy scored 19 points and added six rebounds and six assists, both team highs.
– Jordan Allen started hot and finished with 17 points.
– Branden Ellis gave Lynn yet another player in double figures with his 13.
– Darius Moore came off the bench and scored 12.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
– As a team, Lynn made 14 three pointers, which is the most they have made in a single game this season.
– They shot 52% for the game.
– The two teams combined to make 27 triples and shot a combined 60.
– The 102 points are the most scored by the Fighting Knights this season.
– It’s the first-time this season anyone has scored over 100 points against the Eagles.
– With a dunk and fast-break layup on consecutive possessions early in the first half, Allen surpassed the 1,000 point mark for his college career.
UP NEXT:
The Fighting Knights will look to string together W’s when they head to Barry on Wednesday looking to avenge the loss to the Bucs earlier this season.
