Spartans Battle Back against Lenoir-Rhyne
September 9, 2018

Spartans Battle Back against Lenoir-Rhyne

The No. 24 University of Tampa allowed an early goal but fought back to an even score.

TAMPA, Fla. - The No. 24 University of Tampa women's soccer team finished in a hard-fought 1-1 tie against Lenoir-Rhyne on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans allowed an early first goal but fought back in the second half. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Tampa 1, Lenoir-Rhyne 1 (2OT)
Records: No. 24 Tampa Spartans (1-1-2), Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (2-1-1)
Location: Pepin Stadium || Tampa, Fla. 
All-time Series: Spartans lead 2-1-1.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
1st Half | The Bears got off to a fast start when Abbie Brown netted a goal in the fourth minute of the match. Tampa had multiple opportunities in the half as Alexa Sheridan sent a rocket to the upper right corner but was stone-walled by Lenoir-Rhyne's goalkeeper Loren Sterling. Emily Cady laced a shot on goal however it found the cross bar. Tampa earned three corner kicks in the first half. 
 
2nd Half | Lacy Nasello was charged with a yellow card in the 52nd minute. Natastia Asgedom lined up for a free kick in the 62nd minute, and ripped a laser shot that was punched by the goalie then ticked off the cross bar. Elena Barr slotted the equalizer in the 76th minute, as she had a breakaway with the keeper and perfectly placed the ball in the lower right corner. Barr has scored in back-to-back matches for the Spartans. 
 
Extra-Time | Neither team gathered momentum in the extra time as each team put up three shots. 
 
INSIDE THE STATS:
  • The Spartans out-shot Lenoir-Rhyne 20-9.
  • Four starters for UT played the entire match (Asgedom, Nasello, Megan Bromwell and Ali Robinson).
  • Asgedom, Cady and Lenoir-Rhyne's Brown each logged a game-high, four shots.
  • Nasello accumulated five fouls to go along with her yellow card. 
UP NEXT: The University of Tampa will travel to Georgia College in Valdosta, Ga. on Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m.
 
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