INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Florida Tech 84, Lynn 78
Records: Florida Tech (10-11, 4-12 SSC), Lynn (10-10, 4-12 SSC)
Location: de Hoernle Center | Boca Raton, Fla.

FIRST HALF:

• Sesan Russell and Sean Houpt each knocked down a three to help the Panthers jump out to an early 11-0 lead with 15:35 remaining. 
• Lynn responded by scoring 14 of the next 20 points to cut the margin to 17-14 with 10:54 to go.
• Tech answered with its own 21-3 run to grab a 38-17 advantage with 4:57 to go. Runako Ziegler, Houpt and Russell combined to make five three-pointers during the run.
• Panthers' lead remained in double-figures the rest of the half and Tech took a 44-29 lead into halftime. 

 
SECOND HALF:

• Lynn gradually trimmed the Panthers' lead during the second half, eventually getting the margin down to 58-50 with 9:34 to go following a pair of layups by Branden Ellis.
• Threes by Niall Harris and Runako Ziegler pushed the Panthers' lead back to double-figures 73-56 with 5:21 remaining. 
• Lynn went on a 16-5 run to cut the deficit to 78-72 with 47 seconds left on the clock. 
• Houpt went 4-6 at the line over the final 42 seconds to keep the Panthers' lead at two possessions and not allow Lynn a chance to tie the game. 
• Time eventually ran out for the home team as the Panthers held for the six point victory on the road.  
   

NOTABLE PANTHERS:

• Runako Ziegler tied a game-high with 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals on 9-12 shooting, including 2-2 beyond the arc, and 4-5 at the line while playing all 40 minutes. 
• Sean Houpt also tied a game-high with 24 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists on 6-12 shooting, including 5-9 beyond the arc, while playing all 40 minutes.
• Niall Harris recorded 14 points and 9 rebounds on 6-15 shooting 
• Sesan Russell tallied 11 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds on 3-5 shooting beyond the arc. 
• Mate Papai added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists on 4-9 shooting

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE:

• Florida Tech shot 47.5% (28-59), including 55% (11-22) beyond the arc, and 70.8% (17-24) at the line.
• Lynn made 46.0% (23-50) of its shots in the game, 47.8% (11-23) from three and 80.8% (21-26) on free throws. 
• Panthers won the rebounding battle 32-29.
• Tech finished with an edge in second chance points (13-6), points in the paint (32-18).
• Panthers never trailed in the contest, leading for 39:41 of game time. 

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

• With the win, Florida Tech ended its 12-game winless streak dating back to Dec. 20, 2021. Three of those losses came as a result of forfeits due to COVID-19 Protocols. 
• Panthers pick up their first road win since defeating Rollins 92-77 on Dec. 4.
• Tech is now 23-38 all-time versus Lynn. 

UP NEXT: Florida Tech is back in action on Wednesday, Feb. 16 as the Panthers host Barry in SSC play at the Clemente Center. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

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