Spartans Fall to Embry-Riddle in Shootout

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The University of Tampa Spartans fall to Embry-Riddle in Shootout.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Embry-Riddle Eagles 102, Tampa Spartans 86

Records: Tampa (6-13, 2-9 SSC), Embry-Riddle (12-7, 6-5 SSC)

Location: ICI Center | Daytona Beach, Fla.

All-Time: Spartans record has now became 9-10 against to Eagles.

HOW IT HAPPENED

1st HALF

Tampa's Cole Gingeleski, tied the game at 2-2. The teams exchanged missed opportunities and turnovers until a 3-pointer put Embry-Riddle ahead 5-4. Tampa responds with Tyson Leitao's layup, edging ahead 6-5. However, Embry-Riddle's sharpshooters maintain a lead, with Tampa's Bryan Williams and Cole Gingeleski striving to keep pace. Despite Tampa's efforts, Embry-Riddle's consistent scoring, seals their lead to the half.Top of Form | Score: 64-44 Embry-Riddle

2nd HALF

Despite Williams' valiant effort with a 3-point jump shot, Embry-Riddle maintain their dominance. Leitao attempted to rally his team with layup attempts, but Embry-Riddle's defense remained resilient. Despite Tampa's late surge with Gingeleski's free throws and Zach Johnson's efforts, Embry-Riddle emerges victorious. | Score: 102-86 Embry-Riddle

INSIDE THE STATS

• Williams led all Spartans with 30 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.
• Leitao received a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds,
• Gingeleski had 15 points and 9 rebounds.

BEYOND THE BOX

• Tampa shot 20% from the floor, 30% from behind the arch, and 80.8% from the line.
• Tampa had 14 2^nd chance points.
• Tampa had 40.

UP NEXT: The University of Tampa Spartans will finish their road trip with a visit to Saint Leo on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 P.M.