BOCA RATON, Fla. – A comeback bid by the Lynn University women’s soccer team fell short as the Fighting Knights dropped a close contest 2-1 to No. 15 Carson-Newman. Brittany Evernden scored her fourth goal of the season while establishing a new career mark for points with nine. Lynn evens its record at 8-8 overall. “Our girls played a great game,” said head coach Rocky Orezzoli, “unfortunately the ball didn’t bounce our way today. I thought we did a good job of combining on our pass and finding the open player. Hopefully we can carry this type of performance into our next game.” Two defensive lapses on corner kicks contributed to both Carson-Newman first-half goals. An unmarked Julie Nelson easily headed in a ball at the back post to put the Lady Eagles up 1-0 in the 15th minute while a failed clearance by the Fighting Knights defense off the second corner was shot inside the left post by Kellie Gustin in the 31st minute. Lynn cut the lead to 2-1 in the 36th minute when Shea Kinzer was whistled for a hand ball inside the box. Evernden struck a clean shot off the penalty kick to the lower right corner of the net for the score just before keeper Nysaa Griffin could get a hand on it. The Blue and White smelt upset in the second half, outplaying the Lady Eagles across the board. Lynn missed on several opportunities, though, including an open net chance by Sarah Mendelsberg in the 80th minute. The sophomore forward collected a pass just inside the box and was immediately defended by Nelson and keeper Melissa Terrell. Mendelsberg spun around both defenders, giving herself a look at the open net, but pushed her shot just left of the post. Despite the two gaffes on corner kicks, Lynn’s defense played outstanding against Carson-Newman’s three potent offensive players. Nikki Brennan (11 goals) and Morgan Gruenenfielder (10 goals) combined to take one shot while playmaker Zarmena Kasparites (11 assists) did not register an assist for just the second time in six games. For the game, LU outshot Carson-Newman 11-9 but fell behind in corner kicks 6-3. Natalie Feller registered two saves on the afternoon while Nyssa Griffin and Melissa Terrell combined for five stops. Lynn returns to action Friday, October 26 at 7 p.m. when it travels to face Rollins College. Fans can watch both the men’s and women’s soccer games live at http://www.RollinsSports.tv for a nominal fee of $5.95 in addition to Lynn’s free coverage through live audio and live stats at http://www.lynn.edu/athletics.