Tampa Downs Florida Tech in Extra Time

Melbourne, Fla. - Clevon George scored two goals, including the game-winner in extra time Sunday to lead the University of Tampa Spartans (5-1, 1-0) to a 3-2 victory over Florida Tech (1-5-1, 0-1). The win marks the fourth consecutive win for the Spartans and their first in Sunshine State Conference play this season.

The Spartans took the lead early in the match as Kevin Sierra headed home a cross from George in the 5th minute to give Tampa a 1-0 lead. George added a goal of his own in the 13th minute to give the Spartans a quick 2-0 lead in the match.

The Panthers of Florida Tech found the back of the net in the 41st minute to narrow the Spartan lead to 2-1 after Ryan Hagerty scored off a corner kick from Tyson Eyo. Florida Tech scored again in the 73rd minute when Nicholas Garcia beat the Tampa keeper on a breakaway to put the Panthers back on terms with the Spartans at 2-2.

The match stayed 2-2 into extra time until George clinched the Spartans' fourth straight win in the 104th minute, scoring his second goal of the match, both unassisted. The senior striker was involved on all the Spartan goals in the match, scoring two and assisting on Sierra's 5th minute score.

Kevin St. John went the distance for the Spartans in net, allowing two goals and making three saves for his fifth win of the season.

The Spartans return to the pitch on Friday as they travel to Lake Wales to square off against the Royals of Warner Southern. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm.