No.9 Spartans Prevail for their Ninth Consecutive Win

TAMPA, FL – The No.9 University of Tampa women's basketball team prevail over Clayton State for their ninth consecutive win.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP

Final Score: University of Tampa Spartans 78, Clayton State University 69

Records: Tampa (9-0, 3-0), Clayton State (4-5, 0-1 PBC)

Location: Bob Martinez Athletic Center | Tampa, FL

All-Time Series: The Spartans were down 0-2 in the all-time series against Clayton State. Their last matchup was on November 9, 2013 where they lost 64-48 at home. This win puts them at 1-2 in the series.

HOW IT HAPPENED

1st QUARTER

The game started with two made free throws from Sydney Kin. From there, both teams exchanged threes as each team looked to take the lead. A three from Clayton State tied the game at 21. Before the quarter ended Clayton State shot another three which that put them up by one. Score: 24-23 (Clayton State)

2nd QUARTER

The second quarter started with a one made free throw from Eleanore Marciszewski. Marciszewski wasn't done though, completing an and-one to put Tampa up 28-24. Tampa's offense continued to push through pounding the ball through the paint and getting to the free throw line. Mya Giusto continued her assist train as she had a clean pass to Sarah Jones in transition. Tampa's defense was also in line as they held Clayton State to no field goals for almost four minutes helping them take the lead at halftime. Score: 42-35 (Tampa)

3rd QUARTER

The third quarter started with Clayton State starting the scoring with two made layups. Jones put Tampa's first points on the board with a mid range jumper. This quarter was intense as Clayton State came out with energy looking to take the lead once again. Jones was the lead scorer in the beginning with seven points. A layup from Clayton State puts them up 50-49 over Tampa. From here, Audrey Ramsey shoots a three which sparks some energy into Tampa's offense. Giusto shoots a difficult off the glass layup then a block by Alani Gallagher closes out the third quarter with Tampa on top. Score: 61-53 (Tampa)

4th QUARTER

The fourth quarter started with two made free throws made by Kin. A back door pass from Ramsey to Melijah Sullivan puts some energy into the crowd as Tampa looks to close out the fourth quarter. Clayton State cuts Tampa's lead down little by little with every mistake Tampa committed. One made free throw from Giusto puts Tampa back up by 10, but Clayton State manages to cut the lead again to five with 32.3 seconds left. Even with this, Tampa still maintains their lead and comes out with the win. Score: 78-69 (Tampa)

 INSIDE THE STATS

• Three Spartans finished with double digits: Sydney Kin (20), Audrey Ramsey (16), Sarah Jones (14)
• Sydney Kin finished with 14 rebounds, 10 of which were on defense

BEYOND THE BOX

• This is Sydney Kin's fourth double-double this season
• Tampa made 13-14 layups
• Tampa outrebounded Clayton State 38-26
• This is Audrey Ramsey's second game playing all 40 minutes

NEXT UP: The Spartans remain at home as they take on Notre Dame (Ohio) on Sunday, December 18 at 3:00 p.m.