Balanced Effort Leads Tampa Women's Basketball to Fifth Straight SSC Title Game
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Embry-Riddle (Fla.)
20-9,13-7 Sunshi
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7 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 54 |
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#12 Tampa
28-5,17-3 Sunshi
|
22 | 20 | 23 | 11 | 76 |
TAMPA, Fla. - The number-two seed University of Tampa women's basketball team earned its fifth straight appearance in the Sunshine State Conference Tournament championship game with a runaway 76-54 victory over visiting Embry-Riddle University on Thursday. The victory marks the 12th straight for UT over the Eagles.
Tampa had an impressive shooting performance throughout the game, with a field goal percentage of 54.7% and a 3-point percentage of 57.9%.
Mya Giusto led Tampa in scoring with 15 points, while Zoe Piller contributed 14 points and eight rebounds.
The team's strong defensive effort was evident as they held Embry-Riddle (FL) to just 35.9% shooting from the field.
On the other hand, Embry-Riddle struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 35.9% from the field. Madyson Jean-Louis led the team in scoring with 15 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Tampa's dominant performance.
The win improved Tampa's record to 28-5 while Embry-Riddle fell to 20-9 on the season.
The Spartans will host Eckerd College on Sunday at 1 p.m., as the Spartans look to win their third consecutive SSC tourney title. Overall, UT has won eight conference tournament championships.
Team Stats
Embry-Riddle (Fla.)
| Game Statistics | Embry-Riddle (Fla.) | #12 Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (23-64) | (29-53) |
| Field Goal % | 35.9% | 54.7% |
| Rebounds | 29 | 35 |
| Assists | 9 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 16 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 18 | 14 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 10 | 6 |
| Pts in the Paint | 26 | 30 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 20 | 12 |