Tampa Sails to Victory Over PBA

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The No. 13 University of Tampa Spartans sail to victory at Palm Beach Atlantic

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Palm Beach Atlantic 37, No. 13 Tampa Spartans 68

Records: Tampa (21-5, 12-3 SSC), PBA (13-10, 7-8 SSC)

Location: West Palm Beach, Fla.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Tampa started the game strong, outscoring Palm Beach Atlantic 17-4 in the first quarter. They continued their dominance in the second quarter, adding 21 points to their tally while limiting Palm Beach Atlantic to just 6 points. At halftime, Tampa held a commanding 38-10 lead.

Palm Beach Atlantic showed some fight in the third quarter, scoring 10 points, but Tampa matched their effort with 12 points of their own. In the final quarter, both teams scored 17 points, but Tampa's earlier lead proved insurmountable, resulting in a comfortable victory for them.

Tampa's Zoe Piller had a solid performance, contributing 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist in 20 minutes of play. Mya Giusto was the leading scorer for Tampa with 21 points, along with 4 rebounds and 1 assist. Audrey Ramsey also had a notable game, recording 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. Marissa McDonald provided a spark off the bench, scoring 12 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.

On the other hand, Palm Beach Atlantic struggled to find their rhythm on offense. Karyzma Pierre was their leading scorer with 15 points, but she had to work hard for her points, shooting 7-17 from the field. .

In terms of shooting percentages, Tampa had a solid game, shooting 48.0% from the field, 41.7% from beyond the arc, and a perfect 100.0% from the free-throw line. Palm Beach Atlantic, on the other hand, struggled with their shooting, making only 20.0% of their field goals and 11.5% of their three-point attempts.

Overall, Tampa's strong start and efficient shooting proved to be the difference in this game. They controlled the game from start to finish and secured a comfortable victory over Palm Beach Atlantic.

INSIDE THE STATS

• Mya Giusto led in scoring with 21 points
• Audrey Ramsey secured a 13 point 11 rebound double double
• Marissa McDonald contributed 12 points off the bench

UP NEXT: The No. 13 University of Tampa Spartans host Lynn on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 5:30 P.M.