Spartans Edge Lions For SSC Road Win

ST. LEO, Fla. – The University of Tampa Spartans edged out the Saint Leo University Lions with a fierce attack in the second half. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa 2, Saint Leo 1

Record: Tampa (6-5-1, 5-3 SSC) , Saint Leo (2-9-2, 1-5-1 SSC)

Location: Saint Leo Soccer Stadium|| Saint Leo, Fla.

All-time series: The Spartans continue their win streak against the Lion to 5 in a row and lead the series 25-4.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: Lovisa Camel had her first save (11'). After a foul by Elena Barr the Lions were awarded a free kick which they took advantage of and scored the first point of the match (17'). Barr (29'), Morghan Craven (40'), and Jalyssa Richardson (43'), took a shot on goal but the ball was saved by the Lion's keeper. With neither team scoring the half ended 1-0, Lions in the lead.

SECOND HALF: The second half began with Megan Hessel in goal for Camel 2 fouls by UT allowed for the Lions to get two free kicks but they were unable to capitalize on the opportunity (49') (50'). Jackie Morris had a shot that was off target and Richardson's shot went to the bottom center but was saved by the goalie (56'). Hessel has her first save off the foot of a St. Leo attacker (61').  Katherine Hostage made her own attempt to score (65') and shortly after Stephanie deLaforcade scored assisted by Richardson (66'). Moments later the lead was cemented with a goal from Hostage assisted by Erin McCarthy (68'). The attack did not let up with 2 more shots on goal by Barr (70')(76'). Brooke Steigerwalt's shot into the left corner of the net (79') was saved by the Lions' keeper. Unable to answer Tampa's last goal the Lions were defeated 2-1. 

INSIDE THE STATS:

• The Spartans had 10 shots on goal compared to 4 by the Lions 

• Hessel had two saves in her debut for the Spartan women

• The Lions were given three yellow cards and a red card.

UP NEXT: The Spartans will return home to take on Rollins College on Saturday, October 23 at 7 p.m.

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