No. 12 Spartans Secure Eighth Consecutive Win

TAMPA, FL – The No.12 University of Tampa women's basketball team continue their dominance as they defeat Embry-Riddle at home securing their eighth consecutive win.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP

Final Score: University of Tampa Spartans 70, Embry-Riddle Eagles 55

Records: Tampa (8-0, 3-0), Embry-Riddle (4-3, 1-2)

Location: Bob Martinez Athletic Center | Tampa, FL

All-Time Series: This is the 15th matchup between these two teams. Tampa now leads the series 11-4. Their largest margin of victory, 40 points, came on March 3, 2020 with a final score of 76-36.

HOW IT HAPPENED

1st QUARTER

The game began with two made free throws from Mya Giusto. Embry-Riddle came back and scored a three of their own before being up 9-4. The Spartans then came back and cut Embry-Riddle's lead to one with less than 2:30 left in the quarter. A three by Audrey Ramsey ties the game at 11. Score: 11-11 Tied

2nd QUARTER

The second quarter opened with an assisted layup from Giusto to Alani Gallagher. The first three minutes were back and forth with each team going shot for shot. A three and layup from Eleanore Marciszewski ties the game again at 20. The Spartans then took the lead with a three from Ramsey putting them on an 11-0 run. Giusto had her eyes all over the court with a sneaky pass to Marciszewski that resulted in an and one. The Spartans ended the quarter on a 20-2 run. Score: 35-22 Tampa

3rd QUARTER

Tampa begins the third quarter going on an 8-0 run. A surprising three from Sydney Kin extends Tampa's lead to 20 points. It looked smooth sailing from here as the Spartans go into the fourth quarter looking to come out with a win. Score: 57-33 Tampa

4th QUARTER

Embry-Riddle started the fourth quarter with their foot on the gas scoring 10 unanswered points. They brought Tampa's lead down to 10 with 5 minutes left in the game. Despite this, Tampa still managed to keep their lead and secure their eight consecutive win. Score: 70-55 Tampa

 INSIDE THE STATS

• Three Spartans finished in the double-digit points: Sydney Kin (18), Audrey Ramsey (16), Eleanore Marciszewski (15)
• Sydney Kin finished with 14 rebounds
• Mya Giusto finished with a season high of 9 assist

BEYOND THE BOX

• This is the fifth highest scoring game of the season for the Spartans
• The Spartans finished 11-13 from the free throw line
• There were four lead changes and four ties throughout the entire matchup
• The Spartans outscored Embry-Riddle in paint points 34-32
• This is Sydney Kin's third game with a double-double

NEXT UP: The Spartans remain at home as they take on Clayton State on December 16 at 5:30 p.m.