UT Beats Lynn in Close Contest

Tampa, Fla. - The No. 24 University of Tampa Spartans Beat Lynn in Close Contest

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Lynn Fighting Knights 54, No. 24 Tampa Spartans 62

Records: Tampa (22-5, 13-3 SSC), Lynn (12-10, 7-7 SSC)

Location: Tampa, Fla.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Tampa Spartans emerged victorious over Lynn with a final score of 62-54. The first quarter saw both teams battling it out, with Tampa taking a slight lead of 18-15. However, Tampa dominated the second quarter, outscoring Lynn 19-4. This strong performance gave Tampa a comfortable lead going into halftime.

Lynn fought back in the third quarter, scoring 13 points compared to Tampa's 9. The final quarter was intense, with Lynn scoring 22 points and Tampa scoring 16. However, Tampa's lead from the second quarter proved insurmountable, and they secured the victory.

Zoe Piller was the standout player for Tampa, scoring 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Mya Giusto also contributed with 13 points and 3 assists. Audrey Ramsey and Kath van Bennekom added 7 and 13 points, respectively.

Makayla Hemingway led Lynn with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Despite their efforts, Lynn was unable to overcome Tampa's strong performance.

Both teams had room for improvement in their shooting percentages. Tampa shot 40% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc. Lynn fared slightly better, shooting 41.5% from the field and  27.8% from three-point range.

Overall, Tampa's dominant second quarter ultimately secured their victory over Lynn. Both teams showed areas for improvement in their shooting percentages, and they will likely work on these aspects in future games.

INSIDE THE STATS

• Zoe Piller led in scoring with 19 points
• Giusto and Van Bennekom each scored 13 points
• Zoe Piller contributed 10 rebounds

UP NEXT: The No. 24 University of Tampa Spartans host Rollins on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 2:00 P.M. for Senior Day