Spartans Rally Behind Theo Maye's Late Goal to Tie at Home

TAMPA, FLA. – The University of Tampa men's soccer team ties a non-conference opponent at home.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa 1, Auburn-Montgomery 1

Records: Tampa 0-1-1, Auburn-Montgomery 1-0-1

Location: Pepin Stadium | Tampa, Fla

All-time series: The Spartans hold a 2-1-0 lead over the Warhawks in the overall series.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: The game began with possession going both ways, with each team fighting for the ball. Tampa took over possession about six minutes in the game, recording the first shot on goal of the matchup. In the 25^th minute of the half, the teams took a water break knotted at zero and discussed their plans to finish out the half. Tampa and Auburn-Montgomery were all equal at the end of the first 45 minutes.

Score: 0-0 Tie

SECOND HALF: The second half opened up with the battle for possession continuing. In the ninth minute of the half, the Warhawks opened the scoring to go up one on the Spartans. Junior Midfielder Theo Maye capitalized off a penalty kick late in the half to tie the matchup at one. The Spartans kept the pressure on for the rest of the match, ending the full 90 minutes tied.

Final: 1-1 Tie

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Steele Arlasky  started in goal for the Spartans, recording three saves
• Tampa recorded 5 shots on goal, Frederik Klausen (1), Alexandre Badji (1), Theo Maye (1), and Yannik Pohlmann (2).
• Three Spartans played the full 90 minutes, Carlos Ledon , Frederik Klausen, Ricardo Sepulveda.

UP NEXT: The Spartans remain at home for a Friday night showdown against Clayton State at 8p.m.