Spartans Reign Victorious Over Saint Leo; End Losing Streak

TAMPA, FL. – The University of Tampa women's soccer team defeated Saint Leo University and win their first SSC matchup of the season.

Spartans Reign Victorious Over Saint Leo; End Losing Streak
October 12, 2022

 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa 2 , Saint Leo 1

Records: Tampa 5-5-2 (1-2-2 SSC) Saint Leo 6-4-2 (2-4-1 SSC)

Location: Pepin Stadium || Tampa, FL

All-time series: Tonight's game makes this the 30th contest between these two teams. Tampa has the commanding lead in all-time series 25-4-3.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: The Spartans came out of the tunnel with one goal on their mind, to win. Their aggression progressed and even got a little out of hand, drawing numerous fouls. Ultimately, this urgency would benefit the Spartans early as the Spartans pushed the ball up the pitch allowing a difficult shot by Hannah Kirkpatrick to execute (26'). But the Lions roared back instantly in the 30th minute with a beautiful goal from Raylyn Straubmuller. Score: 1-1 

SECOND HALF: Continuing with that same tenacious mindset, Kirkpatrick proceeded to score another goal in the 66th minute to put the Spartans over Saint Leo.  Score: 2-1 (Tampa)

INSIDE THE STATS:

  • Kirkpatrick earned her first two goals of the season

  • Tampa ends a five game winless streak

  • Megan Hessel saved three shots on target

UP NEXT: The Spartans return will face Rollins University Saturday Oct. 15th @7pm in Winter Park, Fla.