Palm Beach Atlantic Softball Clinches Series at Lynn

Sailfish win first game 2-1, drop second 3-1 in doubleheader

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:36am

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The Palm Beach Atlantic softball team faced Lynn University in a doubleheader on Saturday at Messinger Stadium, securing a narrow 2-1 victory in the first game before falling 3-1 in the second.

Why it matters

This series win helps the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish softball team maintain their position in the standings and continue their push for a conference championship and potential NCAA tournament berth.

The details

In the first game, the Sailfish edged out a 2-1 victory over the Fighting Knights. The second game saw Lynn University come back to win 3-1 and split the doubleheader.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026 at Messinger Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida.

The players

Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish

The NCAA Division II softball team representing Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Lynn University Fighting Knights

The NCAA Division II softball team representing Lynn University, located in Boca Raton, Florida.

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What’s next

The Sailfish will look to build on this series win as they continue their conference schedule and push for a postseason berth.

The takeaway

This hard-fought series between two local rivals showcases the competitive nature of Division II softball in Florida and the importance of each game in a team's quest for a conference championship and NCAA tournament appearance.