Spartans Drop Season Opener to No. 24 Argos

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's soccer team faced a weather-delayed opener, and was defeated by No. 24 West Florida by a 3-0 score.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: No. 24 West Florida 3, Tampa 0

Records: Tampa 0-1, West Florida 1-0

Location: Publix Sports Park | Panama City, Fla.

All-time series: The Spartans hold a 13-7-4 edge in the all-time series, marking the seventh consecutive season-opening matchup between the South Region opponents. The Argonauts have taken three straight over the Spartans.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: The lone goal of the opening 45 minutes occurred in the 10th minute as UWF's Josiah Fontenot netted the eventual game-winner from Caue Novaes. Tampa outshot the Argos in the half by a 5-1 margin, including a shot on goal for each team. Score: 1-0 West Florida

SECOND HALF: UWF struck for a pair of second-half goals, coming in the 56th and 82nd minutes. The Argonauts tallied 10 shots in the period as the Spartans were active with five of their own. Final: 3-0 West Florida

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Travis Foster led the Spartans with four of the team's 10 shots, as he also registered one on target.
• Tim Krafft added a pair of shots as Nico Gamio accounted for the other shot on goal for Tampa.
• Starting at goalkeeper for Tampa was Agustin Lombardo, who came away with three saves.

UP NEXT: Tampa continues its road trip, facing No. 8 Auburn-Montgomery on Saturday at 6 p.m.