BOCA RATON, Fla. - The Palm Beach Atlantic men's soccer team hit the road tonight to face cross-town rivals Lynn University. The two sides played out a defensive opening half before the Sailfish surrendered two goals in the second and fell 2-0 to move their record to 7-4-1 on the season. 

There were just six shots between the two sides in the opening half, as the Sailfish dominated possession in the midfield and in their own third. However, they never really created a clear-cut opportunity. Aaron Ibe had a header from a set piece headed away for a corner. Goalkeeper Guillermo Falo was called upon to make one big save in the opening save and had quick reflexes to parry away and close shot. Giancarlo Dostilio had PBA's best chance as he charged into the box with the ball late but his shot was deflected by a defender and straight into the arms of the Lynn goalie. The two sides went into the locker room scoreless at the half.

It appeared scoring would be at a premium on the night and whoever could take their one chance would prevail. Just six minutes into the second half, a questionable penalty was called against the Sailfish. With the sideline erupting after the call, Falo guessed the right way but the penalty shot was well placed into the corner to put the Knights ahead.

In the 58th minute, Falo got caught on the ball after a back pass and as he took one too many touches, he was dispossessed and the Lynn attacker placed a shot from outside the box into an empty net. Down 2-0 the Sailfish pushed to get back into the game after giving away two goals. Fred Ferreira had a shot in the 70th minute as he cut onto his right foot on the edge of the box but his shot was right to the keeper and Harrison Ardron had a good chance late but was unable to get a shot away.

PBA failed to score for the second-straight road game but will need to have results in their final two Sunshine State Conference games to have a chance at the SSC Tournament. The Sailfish host a non-conference match against Maine Fort Kent this Friday where they will honor their senior class before hosting Eckerd and Nova Southeastern next week to close out their regular season.