Theo Maye Nets Equalizer in Home Draw

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's soccer team ties conference opponent at home.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa 1, Nova Southeastern 1

Records: Tampa 5-3-2, 2-2-1, Nova Southeastern 5-2-2, 4-1-1

Location: Pepin Stadium | Tampa, Fla.

All-time series: The Spartans hold a 19-8-6 lead over the Sharks in the overall series.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: The match began the Spartans taking control of possession early, spending time in the attacking third. Tampa recorded shots on goal early, behind Viggo Svedin and Theo Maye, causing the Nova Southeastern goalkeeper to get to work. In the 11^th minute, goalkeeper Alex Hare made a jumping save to keep the Sharks off the board. The Spartans continued to apply pressure to the Sharks' defense. With 19 minutes left before the half freshman Alex Dollard recorded a shot in the top center of the net, forcing the Sharks' goalkeeper to make a one handed save. The Spartans' offense continued to create chances, as Rodrigo Lopes had a shot bounce off the post and out of the net soon after. With three seconds left before the half, Nova Southeastern opened the scoring to head into the break with the lead.

Score: 1-0 Nova Southeastern 

SECOND HALF: The second half opened with Tampa eager to get on the scoreboard. In the 51^st minute, Maye recorded another shot to keep applying pressure to the Sharks' back line. Soon after, Svedin found Dollard in front of the net to set up a shot that forced the Nova Southeastern goalkeeper to make a save. In the 69^th minute, Maye would score the equalizer for Tampa off a penalty kick. The teams would remain tied at one a piece at the end of 90 minutes.

Final: 1-1 Tie

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Alex Hare started in goal for the Spartans, recording 3 saves.
• 5 Spartans played the full 90 minutes: Tarek Ghamraoui, Pol Aldabó, Cherif Tammar, Gabriel Herrera, and Luca Bergmann.
• Nine Spartans recorded shots.
• Viggo Svedin led Tampa in shots, with 4.

UP NEXT: The Spartans take back to the road on Saturday as they south to play Barry at 6:00p.m.