Spartans Tie Most Consecutive Wins Record in Victory Over Tritons

Box score

TAMPA, Fla.-The No. 4 University of Tampa women's soccer team overcame Eckerd College by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday night at Pepin Stadium.

The Spartans improve to 10-0, a school record for consecutive wins, while the Tritons fall to 5-3 for the season.

A fast break by Shannon Walisch and a pass to Cici Gonzalez gave Tampa the early lead in the 14th minute of the match. However, Eckerd soon got on the board with a penalty shot by Taylor Tippett in the 17th minute.

The Spartans dominated the first half outshooting the Tritons 16-3. Keeper Alyson Gregorowicz snatched two saves to begin the game.

The tied game continued throughout the second half until the 88th minute of play. Freshman Paige Smith roped a pass through a cluster of Tritons to Candice Shields for the game winning goal.

The Spartans stout defense held the Tritons to single digit shots only allowing eight for the game.

Tampa returns to action Saturday to play Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. at 7:30 p.m. Live stats and a webcast will be available through TampaSpartans.tv.

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