Winning Streak Hits 22 As Tampa Sweeps Series With PBA

TAMPA, Fla. – The No. 2 University of Tampa softball team posted a dominant doubleheader sweep over Palm Beach Atlantic, securing its 22nd straight win to extend its school record.

Inside The Matchup

Location: Naimoli Field | Tampa, Fla.
Final Score (Game One): No. 3 Tampa 10 | Palm Beach Atlantic 1 (5 innings)
Final Score (Game Two): No. 3 Tampa 6 | Palm Beach Atlantic 0
All-Time Series: The Spartans now own a 29-19 advantage in the all-time series.
Records: Tampa (26-1, 9-0 SSC) | Palm Beach Atlantic (8-9, 2-7 SSC)

Game One Highlights

Tampa's offense erupted for seven runs in the second inning, powering the Spartans to a 10-1 run-rule victory. Kate DeSimone ignited the scoring with an RBI triple, followed by RBI contributions from Mckenna Demartino and Lilly Kiester. The inning featured clutch hits from multiple Spartans, including a bases-loaded walk to Kreidler and a two-run single by Abby Sulte. Kate DeSimone (W, 6-0) was outstanding in the circle, tossing a five-inning complete game while allowing just three hits and no earned runs. The Spartans tacked on three more runs in the fourth inning, capped off by an RBI single from Demartino.

Top Performers (Game One)

• Kate DeSimone: 1-for-2, 3B, RBI, R
• Mckenna Demartino: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, R
• Lilly Kiester: 2-for-3, RBI, 2 R
• Abby Sulte: 2-for-2, 2 RBI, R, BB
• Kate DeSimone (W, 6-0): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R (0 ER), 5 K, 1-for-2, R, RBI
• Lauren Fantone: 1-for-3, R
• Kinnah Kreidler: 1 R, RBI, 2 BB
• Mariah Galhouse: 1-for-3, R, RBI
• Dacie Watterson: R
• Kenzie Reynolds: 1-for-2, R

Game Two Highlights

Tampa followed up with a 6-0 shutout in game two, fueled by another stellar pitching performance from Mariah Galhouse. The right-hander dominated, tossing a complete-game shutout with four hits and two strikeouts. The Spartans struck early, with Kreidler launching a solo home run in the first inning. In the second, Tampa capitalized on Palm Beach Atlantic's miscues, with Demartino reaching on a fielder's choice and later stealing home to make it 3-0. A two-run fourth inning extended the lead, highlighted by a double from DeSimone and an RBI single by Fantone. In the sixth, Tampa executed a double steal, allowing Fantone to steal home and put the game out of reach.

Top Performers (Game Two)

• Mariah Galhouse (W, 10-0): 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 K
• Kinnah Kreidler: 1-for-3, HR, RBI, R
• Lauren Fantone: 2-for-4, RBI, R
• Kate DeSimone: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI
• Alexa Russo: 1-for-2, R, BB
• Devin Hammonds: R