Eckerd knocked Lynn, No. 1 in the NSCAA/adidas NCAA Division II Men’s Top 25, from the unbeaten ranks with a 2-1 victory in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Wednesday night.
The Fighting Knights dug themselves a big hole in the first half. Luke Sheekey‘s opening goal for Eckerd marked the first time Lynn trailed in 837 minutes. Just five minutes later, the Tritons struck again as Kashif Saddiqi made it 2-0.
Kenneth Viquez scored the lone goal for Lynn in the 75th minute, but goalie Chris Howe preserved the win for Eckerd with several outstanding saves.
Lynn (9-1-0) lost to Eckerd (4-4-1) for the first time in 16 games.