Spartans beat Tiffin in Solid Shooting Performance

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa Spartans shot the lights out in a win over Tiffin.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa Spartans 76, Tiffin Dragons 72

Records: Tampa (5-5, 1-2 SSC), Tiffin (6-3, 1-1 G-MAC)

Location: Bob Martinez Athletics Center | Tampa, Fla.

All-Time: Spartans now lead in the series with a 2-1 record over the Dragons.

HOW IT HAPPENED

1st HALF

After an opening basket by the Dragons, the Spartans would open their scoring with a 10-2 run, Bryan Williams with the last 5 points before Tiffin made a layup. With an 11-10 deficit, Tampa would score seven straight before the under-twelve media timeout to take a 17-11 lead. Tampa would keep its lead around seven for the next ten minutes before De'Andre Harvey scored eight points for the Spartans to take a 10-point lead heading into the half. | Score: 45-35 Tampa

2nd HALF

Williams and Tyson Leitao would score all the Spartans' first fifteen points to open up the second half to take a 60-47 lead before a called timeout by coach Linc Darner. The Dragons would cut into Tampa's lead for the next ten minutes before cutting their deficit to two with six minutes left in the game. However, the Spartans, Leitao, and Williams would close the game for Tampa's fifth victory. | Score: 76-72 Tampa  

INSIDE THE STATS

• Williams led all Spartans with 19 points and 5 assists.
• Leitao recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
• Jesse White and Harvey were in double figures off the bench.

BEYOND THE BOX

• Tampa took a 17-point lead with 16 minutes left in the game.
• Tampa received 30 points off the bench.
• Tampa shot 7-15, 46.7%, from behind the arch.

UP NEXT: The University of Tampa Spartans will wrap up the Tampa Classic tomorrow, Dec. 17, against Flagler at 4:00 P.M.