Flagler defeated the Lynn University women’s soccer team 2-1 on Oct. 28, 2026, at the Flagler Sports Complex in St. Augustine, Fla., ending the Fighting Knights’ season. Alex Rigg scored at 25:16 on an assist from Madison Tieu to give Lynn a 1-0 halftime lead. Flagler answered with two goals 40 seconds apart in the second half to complete the comeback.
Rigg’s goal was her team-leading fifth of the season. Lynn and Flagler each recorded five shots during the opening half, but the Fighting Knights carried the lead into the break. Flagler’s Anastasia Whitehouse scored the equalizer, and Phoebe Davidson added the deciding goal at 63:55 on an assist from Ella Gembicki.
Lynn creates chances in finale
Rigg led Lynn with four shots, including two on goal. Miae Canales recorded two shots, including one on goal, while Shayla De La Cruz and Erin Hill each had one shot on goal. Sastre and Alejandra Yallonardo each added one shot.
Lynn finished with 10 shots and put five on goal, while Flagler recorded 11 shots with nine on target. The Fighting Knights also held a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks, with all three of their corners coming in the second half. Lynn earned its third corner in the 83rd minute, but Canales sent a subsequent attempt over the crossbar.
Brooke Auth played all 90 minutes in goal for Lynn and recorded seven saves. Auth made saves in the 72nd and 77th minutes to keep the Fighting Knights within striking distance after Flagler took the lead. Lynn could not find an equalizer before Flagler secured the victory.
Fighting Knights finish 2026 season
The loss left Lynn with a 4-10-2 overall record and a 0-8-2 mark in Sunshine State Conference play. Rigg’s goal gave the Fighting Knights an early advantage, and Tieu provided the assist. Flagler’s second-half response ended Lynn’s season at the Flagler Sports Complex.
FSB Take
Lynn produced a competitive finale by matching Flagler’s first-half shot total and finishing with five shots on goal. The Fighting Knights also created three second-half corner-kick opportunities, but Flagler’s two goals in a 40-second span changed the match. Rigg’s fifth goal and Auth’s seven saves highlighted Lynn’s effort in a game decided by Flagler’s quick second-half turnaround.
Source: Original report