Tampa Falls to Limestone 17-5

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa men's lacrosse team went up against one of the top Division II programs in the country Friday night and fell to fourth-ranked Limestone, 17-5, at Pepin Stadium. With the win Limestone improves to 1-0, while Tampa falls to 1-1.

The Spartans struck first as Nick Ferreiro scored an unassisted goal to give Tampa the early 1-0 lead. Limestone would respond 30 seconds later as Zach Cummings scored the equalizer. Both teams had opportunities but neither could convert, as the score remained 1-1 after the opening period.

Greg Griffo scored back-to-back goals to start the second quarter to put the Spartans ahead 3-1 with 10:50 remaining in the second quarter.

Limestone would respond scoring 14 unanswered goals, over the course of three quarters, to give the Saints a 15-3 lead with 5:54 remaining in the fourth quarter. Nate Tembi scored an unassisted goal to cut the lead to 15-4. After back-to-back Saints goals, Andrew Smith's shot found the back of the cage for the 17-5 final.

Ferreiro led the Spartans with six ground balls, while Larry Gress picked up four ground balls.

The Spartans will return to action next Wednesday, February 20, when they host conference foe Florida Tech at 7 p.m. at Pepin Stadium. Live stats and a video webcast will be available through TampaSpartans.tv.

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