Spartans Tie Nationally Ranked Fighting Knights at Home.

TAMPA, FLA. – The University of Tampa men's soccer team ties nationally ranked conference foe at home.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa 2, #10 Lynn 2

Records: Tampa 2-5-6, 1-4-3 SSC, #10 Lynn 7-1-4, 2-1-4 SSC

Location: Pepin Stadium | Tampa, Fla

All-time series: The Spartans trail 16-25-5 in the overall series against the Fighting Knights.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: The matchup began with the teams taking turns with possession. In the second minute, junior forward Pablo Marques opened the scoring, putting the Spartans in the lead. Anu Alemanji recorded a beautiful shot on goal, forcing the Lynn goalkeeper to make a hard save. The Fighting Knights equalized halfway through the first 45 minutes. The teams would stay tied headed into the half.

Score: 1-1 Tie

SECOND HALF: The second half opened with each team eager to net the next goal. The Fighting Knights took a one goal lead in the 63^rd minute of the match. In the 80^th minute, Alemanji netted the match tying goal, lighting a fire under the Spartans. The teams would end up tied after the full 90 minutes.

Final: 2-2 Tie

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Agustin Lombardo started in goal for the Spartans, recording four saves.
• 4 Spartans played the full 90 minutes, Frederik Klausen, Ricardo Sepulveda, Marcello Valbuena, and Pol Aldabó.

UP NEXT: The Spartans remain at home to celebrate senior night on Wednesday at 7:00p.m. against Florida Southern.