No.9 Spartans Continue Win Streak against Notre Dame (Ohio)

TAMPA, FL – The No.9 University of Tampa women's basketball team continue win streak with 10th win against Notre Dame (Ohio).

INSIDE THE MATCHUP

Final Score: University of Tampa Spartans 87, Notre Dame Ohio Falcons 58

Records: Tampa (10-0, 3-0 SSC), Notre Dame (3-9, 2-4 MEC)

Location: Bob Martinez Athletic Center | Tampa, FL

All-Time Series: This is the Spartans first matchup against Notre Dame (Ohio). They are now up 1-0 in the series.

HOW IT HAPPENED

1st QUARTER

The game started with Tampa getting out in front early going on a 9-0 run. Notre Dame answered back with a jumper of their own stopping Tampa's momentum. Both teams experienced a shooting drought as the game went into the last six minutes of the quarter. Notre Dame were the first to score after the drought while Tampa answered back with a three from Mya Giusto. From here, Tampa managed to keep their distance finishing the quarter with a lead of 16. Score: 27-11 (Tampa)

2nd QUARTER

The second quarter started with Notre Dame scoring first as they attempted to climb back. This didn't work for long as Tampa continued scoring with Giusto leading the way. Eleanore Marciszewski and Melijah Sullivan got themselves points too as Tampa closed out another quarter in the lead. Score: 40-24 (Tampa)

3rd QUARTER

The third quarter started with two made jump shots from Audrey Ramsey and Sarah Jones. Sullivan and Marciszewski found themselves on the free throw line twice this quarter as Sullivan went 3-4 and Marciszewski went 4-4. The quarter ended with a defensive rebound by Marciszewski. Score: 63-34 (Tampa)

4th QUARTER

The last quarter started with Notre Dame scoring the first four points, before Sullivan broke their momentum with a jump shot. From here, Tampa went on a 17-0 run extending their lead. Notre Dame scored a few points of their own, but couldn't manage to stop Tampa's offense. Score: 87-58 (Tampa)

 INSIDE THE STATS

• Five Spartans finished in double digits: Melijah Sullivan (17), Mya Giusto (13), Sarah Jones (13), Eleanore Marciszewski (13), Audrey Ramsey (11)
• Ramsey led the team with 15 rebounds

BEYOND THE BOX

• Tampa outrebounded Notre Dame 46-19
• Tampa's largest lead of the game was 38 points
• Tampa got to the free throw line more than Notre Dame shooting 13-18 while they went 2-4.
• This is Audrey Ramsey's first double-double this season

NEXT UP: The Spartans remain at home as they take on #7 West Texas A&M at 2 p.m. in the Tampa Tournament.