No. 15 Spartans Defeat Bobcats in Shutout Fashion

Box score ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.-

The No. 15 University of Tampa (4-0-1) women's soccer team defeated Lees-McRae (0-3) Sunday afternoon at Saints Field by a final score of 2-0.

Cici Gonzalez opened the scoring in the 18th minute off a cross from Arielle Gonzalez giving the Spartans a 1-0 lead.

Tampa outshot Lees-McRae 12-5 in the first half while also holding a 3-0 advantage in corner kicks.

Both teams were held scoreless until the 82nd minute where UT took a 2-0. Cici Gonzalez notched her second goal of the match while Arielle Gonzalez was credited with her second assist.

Goalkeeper Caroline Frykgard tallied four saves for Tampa to record her fourth shutout of the season.

Miranda Gonzalez and Madison Cox totaled four shots each in the match while Lauren Moore also contributed to the Spartan offense with three.

UT returns to action in Valdosta, Ga. at 7 p.m. to take on Georgia Southwestern. Live stats will be available through www.tampa.statbroadcast.com.

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