.Spartans Conclude Perfect Weekend With Win Over Georgia College

TAMPA, Fla. - The No. 14 University of Tampa women's basketball team (2-0) defeated Georgia College (0-2) Saturday afternoon by a final score of 60-38 thanks to a strong second half.

The first half was a gridlock between the Spartans and the Bobcats. Juliana Cavallaro would give Tampa their biggest lead of the half with a go-ahead layup, giving UT a 32-24 lead. The Spartans bench would come up big attributing with 15 points in the first half.

Tampa displayed tenacious defense in the second half forcing Georgia college to shoot 17 percent from the field. Their terrific play on defense allowed them to go on an 18-0 run. Candace Martino would seal the victory with a free-throw in the final minute of the game. The Spartans held the Bobcats to only 12 points in the second half.

Juliana Cavallaro led Tampa in scoring with 16 points, 2-2 from 3-point range and eight rebounds. Ellen Nurmi also contributed with 12 points.

Aisha Rodney notched 10 points and six rebounds of the bench. Vanessa Sylvain also contributed to score seven points for the Spartans. Taylor McVey held down the paint grabbing a team-high nine rebounds. Tampa's bench went on to outscore Georgia College's bench 22-8.

Tampa will look for their third straight win on the road versus Palm Beach Atlantic Saturday at 2 p.m. Live stats will be available through tampaspartans.com.

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