No. 5 Spartans Defeat No. 21 Lee in Friday Night Showdown

TAMPA, Fla. – The No. 5 Tampa Spartans win game one of the South Region Crossover Vs. No. 21 Lee

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score:  No. 5 Tampa Spartans 73, No. 21 Lee Flames 64 

Records: Tampa (3-1), Lee (0-1)

Location: Huntsville, Ala.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

In a matchup between No. 5 Tampa and No. 21 Lee on November 10, 2023, Tampa emerged victorious with a final score of 73-64. The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams putting up a strong fight.

In the first quarter, Lee took an early lead, outscoring Tampa 17-10. However, Tampa quickly bounced back in the second quarter, scoring 17 points compared to Lee's 10. This brought the halftime score to 27-27, with the game evenly poised.

The third quarter proved to be a turning point for Tampa as they dominated the court, scoring 28 points while limiting Lee to just 11. This surge in scoring gave Tampa a comfortable lead heading into the final quarter.

Lee fought hard in the fourth quarter, scoring 26 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Tampa's lead. Tampa maintained their composure and added 18 points to their tally, securing the victory.

Zoe Piller was a standout player for Tampa, contributing 21 points to the team's total. She was 7-12 from the field and a perfect 7-7 from the free-throw line. Sarah Jones and Audrey Ramsey also made significant contributions to Tampa's win, scoring 19 and 14 points respectively.

For Lee, Mallory Hampton was the top performer, scoring an impressive 30 points. She shot 9-15 from the field and made 4 of her 8 three-point attempts. 

Tampa's ability to convert their scoring opportunities proved to be the difference-maker in this game. Overall, it was an exciting and competitive matchup. In the end, Tampa's strong performance in the third quarter ultimately propelled them to victory.

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Giusto and Ramsey played the full 40 minutes
• Piller led Tampa in scoring with 21 points

UP NEXT: Tampa will play their second game in the South Region Crossover on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 3:00 p.m. Vs. Alabama-Huntsville