Spartans Keep Winning With Doubleheader Sweep Following Comeback Walk-off
TAMPA, Fla. - The No. 3 University of Tampa of Tampa softball team extended its winning streak to 13 games with a doubleheader sweep over visiting Assumption University on Sunday.
Inside The Matchup
Location: Naimoli Field | Tampa, Fla.
Final Score (Game One): No. 3 Tampa 6 | Assumption 0
Final Score (Game Two): No. 3 Tampa 3 | Assumption 2
History: After sweeping doubleheaders the past two seasons, UT now leads the all-time series 4-0.
Records: Tampa (17-1), Assumption (0-6)
Game One Highlights
Tampa dominated in the first game of the doubleheader, shutting out Assumption with a 6-0 victory. The game remained scoreless until the fourth inning when Tampa exploded for five runs. The scoring began with A. lexausso delivering a 2-run standup triple, followed by Abby Sulte's RBI single. Kenzie Reynolds added an RBI double, and Lauren Fantone capped the inning with an RBI single. Fantone later contributed again in the sixth inning, driving in Tampa's final run.
Top Performers (Game One)
- Alexa Russo: 2-for-3, 2 RBIs, key triple in the fourth inning.
- Lauren Fantone: 2-for-4, 2 RBIs, including the game's final run.
- Kate DeSimone: Complete-game shutout, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 4 K.
Game Two Highlights
The second game was a much tighter contest, with Assumption taking a 2-0 lead by the fourth inning. Tampa struggled offensively, but rallied in the seventh inning to complete the comeback. Mariah Galhouse singled in a run, and McKenna Demartino delivered the game-winning 2 out, 2-run double to secure a 3-2 victory.
Top Performers (Game Two)
- McKenna Demartino: 2-run walk-off double in the seventh inning.
- Mariah Galhouse: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, earning the win in relief; also contributed an RBI single.
- Lilly Kiester: 2-for-3, 1 run scored, instrumental in the seventh-inning rally.