Spartans Drop Game At Western Washington

BELLINGHAM, Wash. - The University of Tampa women's basketball (4-1) team squared off against the Western Washington University Vikings (4-2) on Friday night in the Lynda Goodrich Classic. WWU used a hot shooting night to lead them to an 85-56 victory.

In the first half, the Vikings jumped out to a 12 point lead in the first few minutes, and never looked back. In the half WWU shot 55.6 percent (15-27) from the field, including 66.7 (8-12) from three-point land. The Spartans were able to bring the lead back down to 12 but Western Washington went on a run to increase their lead back to 43-25 going into the half.

In the second half, the Vikings continued to build on the first half, and never allowed for the Spartans to get back into the ball game.

Senior, Aisha Rodney led the team with 14 points for the Spartans. Juniors, Taylor McVey and Juliana Cavallaro added double figures, with 11 and 10 respectively.

Tampa will be in action again tomorrow, as they take on Saint Martin's University at 5:30PT.

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