Spartans Draw Against PBA

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's soccer team faced Palm Beach Atlantic where they were handed their first draw of the season.  .

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa Spartans 1, Palm Beach-Atlantic Sailfish 1

Records: Tampa 4-3-1 (0-1-1 SSC), Palm Beach Atlantic 1-4-2 (0-1-1 SSC)

Location: Pepin Stadium  || Tampa, FL

All-time series: The Spartans hold a 14-2 commanding lead in all-time matchups against the Sailfish.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF:  

The Spartans took quite a long time to get a rhythm going. However, the pace remained leveled as the Spartans regained the control of possessions as their total shots on target were five compared to the Sailfish's one. | 0-0 (Draw)

SECOND HALF:

The Spartans doubled their shot attempts in the second half with 10 and continued to create more opportunities. Such opportunities allowed Stephanie DeLaForcade to score a penalty in the 70th minute. From then on, the Spartans controlled the pace of the game, or so they thought. With five minutes remaining, Alayna Gonel of PBA scored off a beautiful shot at the top of the box to equalize the match. | 1-1 (Draw)

INSIDE THE STATS:

• DeLaForcade scores first goal of the season

• PBA's Jackson Taylor: Total four saves

• Tampa shot a total of 15 shots during the match

UP NEXT: The Spartans will go back on the road and face Flagler College, Tuesday September 20th, at 7:00 PM.