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Liberatore
60
Florida Tech FT 1-3,0-2 Sunshine State
84
Winner Lynn Lynn 6-2,1-2 Sunshine State
Florida Tech FT
1-3,0-2 Sunshine State
60
Final
84
Lynn Lynn
6-2,1-2 Sunshine State
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Florida Tech FT 12 11 21 16 60
Lynn Lynn 20 27 17 20 84

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Tiffany Jacobs

Fighting Knights Top Panthers in Weekend Matchup

BOCA RATON, Fla.- The Panthers were unable to tame Lynn's offense in their second SSC matchup of the season. Tech was ousted 84-60 Saturday afternoon on the road at De Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Florida Tech 60, Lynn 84
Records: Florida Tech (1-3, 0-2 SSC), Lynn (6-2, 1 -2 SSC)
Location: De Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center |Boca Raton, Fla.

FIRST QUARTER 
  • Tai Roberts quickly drew a foul that sent her to the line. Roberts made 1-2 of her free-throws to put Tech on the board first.
  • Lynn and Florida Tech traded baskets before the fighting knights would go on a 7-0 run with 5:34 left in the first.
  • The Panthers were able to cut the lead to six with a layup from Sarah Liberatore followed by a long three-pointer from Lina Stranger-Johannessen.
  • A 6-2 run put Lynn ahead 20-12 at the end of the first quarter.
SECOND QUARTER 
  • Tech was unable to stop the fighting Knight's explosive offense as they opened the second quarter on a 7-0 run to push the lead to double digits.
  • The Panthers were unable to find a rhythm, but Severine Uggen scored her first points of the day with a three-pointer from beyond the arch to end the half.
  • In the second quarter, Lynn outscored the Panthers 24-11. 
THIRD QUARTER
  • Tech was looking for that offensive spark to get things going after the half-time.
  • Liberatore knocked down both of her free-throws to make the margin 47-25 with 9:28 to go in the third quarter.
  • The Panthers went on a 6-0 run at the 2:46, but still trailed by 18.
  • Heading in to the fourth quarter, Lynn was ahead 64-44. 
FOURTH QUARTER
  • Lynn had two consecutive layups to start the final quarter.
  • Emily Acampora hit back-to-back three-pointers with 5:00 minutes left, but it wouldn't be enough to overcome the double-digit deficit.
  • The Fighting Knights scored the last 7 out of 13 points.
NOTABLE PANTHERS:
  • Roberts led the way with 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists.  
  • Liberatore added 11 points, three rebounds, one assist.
  • Acampora tallied nine points, two rebounds, two steals, and two assists.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE:
  • Florida Tech is now 32-22 in the all-time series against Lynn. The Fighting Knights have won 7 of the last 8 matchups.
  • Lynn shot 54% (35-65) from the field, including 33. % (9-27) from the three, and 36% (5-14) at the line.
  • The Panthers shot 36% (20-56) from the field, 28% (5-18) from behind the three-point line, and 79% (15-19) from the free-throw line.
  • Lynn led in rebounds (41-32), points in the paint (48-22), fast break points (11-4).
  • Tech led in second chance points (8-6).
  • Both teams had 24 bench points and eight steals.
UP NEXT: Florida Tech will travel to Saint Leo on Tuesday, Dec. 6th to face the Lions. Tip-off is set for 5:00pm.

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