BOCA RATON, FL – Following a stalemate of a first half, the #19 Lynn Fighting Knights put in four unanswered goals in the second half to take down Lenoir-Rhyne 4-0 in the Bears’ season opener.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #19 Lynn 4, Lenoir-Rhyne 1
Records: #19 Lynn (2-0), Lenoir-Rhyne (0-1)
Location: Bobby Campbell Stadium, Boca Raton, FL
STATS OF THE MATCH:
- Despite Lynn out shooting Lenoir-Rhyne 10-2 in the first half, the teams went into the break tied at 0-0.
- Raul Canas and Daniel Martinez recorded the only shots of the half for the Bears.
- Lynn opened the scoring on a penalty kick in the 49th minute.
- The Fighting Knights scored three goals from the 67th to the 74th minute to put the game away.
- LR received two yellow cards in the match, while Lynn was given five yellows and a red.
- LR was out shot 18-4, with Lynn holding a 9-2 edge in shots-on-goal
- Junior Cathal Carney notched five saves in the game
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
- Eight of the 11 starters were making their first start for the Bears.
- Nine players made their first appearance
- This was the first ever matchup between the Bears and Fighting Knights
UP NEXT: LR continues their Florida trip on Wednesday when they travel to Fort Lauderdale, FL, to take on Nova Southeastern in their home opener. The Bears have a 0-2-1 record against the Sharks, most recently falling in a 1-0 contest last year in Hickory. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.