No.1 Ranked Spartans Finish Conference Play with Convincing Win Over Embry-Riddle

DAYTONA BEACH, FL. – The No. 1 ranked University of Tampa Spartans men's lacrosse finished off their conference schedule with a comfortable 20-10 win over Embry-Riddle.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: No. 1 Tampa 20, Embry-Riddle University 10

Records: Tampa Spartans (15-0) (7-0 SSC), Embry-Riddle Eagles (4-13) (1-6 SSC)

Location: Embry-Riddle Lacrosse Field  || Daytona Beach, FL

HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST QUARTER

Tampas offense would waste no time getting going from the start, as a goal from Daniel Fitzpatrick would start a five goal unanswered run for the Spartans with nine minutes remaining in the quarter. The Eagles would pull back within three after gathering two goals of their own as they neared the end of the first.

13:40 - Daniel Fitzpatrick, assisted by Owen Miller

11:41 - Charlie Bolesh, assisted by Colin White

10:07 - Colin White, assisted by Daniel Fitzpatrick

9:43 - Matthew Beddow, assisted by Owen Matukas

9:05 - Charlie Bolesh, unassisted

Score: 5-2 Tampa

SECOND QUARTER

Colin White would help keep the Spartans on track going into the second, as Embry-Riddle would capitalize twice with both coming from faceoff losses. Nonetheless, Christopher Ciesla would increase the lead for Tampa after a great solo run resulting in a goal for the Spartans. Tampa would tack on two more from Nick Papa and Cole Willard as the Spartans would head into the half on top. 

12:19  - Colin White, assisted by Ronan Sanchez

8:40 -  Christopher Ciesla, unassisted

5:24 - Nick Papa, unassisted

2:54 - Cole Willard, unassisted

Score: 9-6 Tampa

THIRD QUARTER

Once again White would answer when his number was called, not wasting any time in the half to get on the scoresheet for his 38th on the season. The rest would be all Tampa, as the Spartans would put in four goals until the Eagles would respond with a goal of their own. Owen Miller would send the Spartans into the fourth quarter with an eight goal lead. 

14:25 - Colin White, unassisted

7:41 - Owen Matukas, assisted by Christian Borodiak

7:03 - Ethan Paduch, unassisted

5:23 -  Cole Willard, unassisted

3:55 - Owen Miller, unassisted

2:38 - Owen Miller, unassisted

Score: 15-7 Tampa

FOURTH QUARTER

It would be much the same for Tampa in the fourth and final quarter. Ronan Sanchez would put two in the back of the net in quick fashion, with Luke McAnaney netting one during a man up situation. The game would end off with Nicky Palermo getting his 3rd and 4th goals of the season. 

13:59 - Ronan Sanchez, assisted by Jackson Day

13:26 - Ronan Sanchez, unassisted

13:04 - Luke McAnaney, assisted by Owen Miller

6:14 - Nicky Palermo, assisted by Christian Cechini

3:48 - Nicky Palermo, assisted by EJ Charpentier

Score: 20-10 Tampa

INSIDE THE STATS:

• White would record a hat trick

• Hunter Turner would win 10 face offs

• Miller would record a game high in assists with 2

• Five Spartans would record braces

BEYOND THE BOX:

• Tampa would record a total of 270 seconds in the penalty box

• Tampa would have more shots on target than the Eagles 27-22

• The Spartans win tonight has them finish in the conference undefeated 7-0

UP NEXT: The Spartans travel to Maryland for their last regular season game of the year, against the No.15 ranked Seton Hill. On Saturday, April 23rd at 1:00 PM.

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