Tampa Falls Short to St. Edwards in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Tampa women's soccer team was defeated by St. Edwards University in tonight's closely fought matchup 2-1

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa 1, St. Edwards 2

Records: Tampa 3-2, St. Edwards 4-1-1

Location: Lewis-Chen Family FIeld || Austin, TX

All-time series: Today's contest makes this the 5th game all time between the two teams, as Tampa now trails the all-time series 2-3.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: It would be an even first half between the two teams, as Tampa would get the first opportunity of the game with a shot from Katherine Hostage, the Hilltoppers would press their attack on and capitalize in the 33rd minute to put the Spartans on edge. Tampa would respond back with a goal of their own from Sophie Shrader to bring the game back level. The Spartans would let their guard down however as time expired, as they now trail behind St. Edwards in the blink of an eye, before halftime. Score: 2-1 St. Edwards

SECOND HALF: Tampa would do all they could to get back level, as they would outshoot St. Edwards throughout the second half. Putting the pressure on the Hilltoppers to get back into the game. However, the Spartans could not make the most of their opportunities. As they would fall just short to St. Edwards. Score: 2-1 St. Edwards

INSIDE THE STATS:

• The Spartans were outshot by the Hilltoppers 16-15

• Hostage led the team in shots with 6

• Four Spartans would record a shot on goal

• Tampa would have 6 corner kicks in the contest

UP NEXT: Tampa returns home to Pepin Stadium, as they take on Colorado Christian on Sunday, September 11th at 11:00 AM.