Tampa Gets Back in the Win Column on the Road

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – The University of Tampa men's soccer team defeats conference foe on the road.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa 1, Eckerd 0

Records: Tampa 2-2-4, 1-1-1 SSC, Eckerd 2-2-3, 1-1-1 SSC

Location: Johnson Field | St. Petersburg, Fla

All-time series: The Spartans hold a 38-11-0 lead over the Tritons in the overall series.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: The game began with each team taking their time setting up scoring chances. The Tritons recorded an early shot proving to be the only one for a while, as each team was hesitant to give up their lines. In the 29^th minute, goalkeeper Agustin Lombardo made a diving save to keep the matchup tied at zero. The teams were evenly matched in the half, heading into the second 45 tied at zero.

Score: 0-0 Tie

SECOND HALF: The second half opened with each team eager to be the first to score. Ricardo Sepulveda netted the first goal of the match in the 59^th minute off a corner kick to give the Spartans a one goal lead. Tampa continued to play well defensively, holding onto their one goal lead until the end of the 90 minutes.

Final: 1-0 Tampa

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Agustin Lombardo started in goal for the Spartans, recording six saves.
• Jordan Livits made his first start as a Spartans tonight.
• Ricardo Sepulveda recorded his first goal as a Spartan.

UP NEXT: The Spartans are back at home this Saturday night for a matchup against Barry at 6:00p.m.