Lynn University's men's lacrosse team lost to Palm Beach Atlantic, 12-10, in a tightly contested match that showcased offensive talents Mario Leone and Mitch Rini. Leone led the team with four goals and one assist, while Rini contributed three goals. The Fighting Knights fought hard, taking leads at various times, but ultimately couldn't secure the victory as the Sailfish sealed the game with a late run.

By the Numbers
  • Mario Leone scored 4 goals and added 1 assist, bringing his season total to 17 goals.
  • Mitch Rini recorded 3 goals for his second hat trick of the season.
  • Hunter Klosterman made 9 saves, totaling 102 saves on the season.
State of Play
  • Leone ranks among the top scorers in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) with 1.70 goals per game.
  • Veratti leads the team with 22 goals this season and ranks fourth in the SSC with 2.20 goals per game.
  • Klosterman ranks sixth in the SSC in total saves.
What's Next

The Fighting Knights will face Tampa on Saturday, April 11, seeking to rebound from their recent loss and improve their SSC standing.

Bottom Line

Lynn's close loss against Palm Beach Atlantic highlights the potential of their offensive players, setting the stage for an important upcoming matchup against Tampa as they aim to capitalize on their scoring opportunities.