No. 15 Tampa Earns Game Two Win of The Angelo State Thanksgiving Tournament

TAMPA, Fla. – No. 15 Spartans Close The Angelo State Thanksgiving Tournament With a Victory Vs Angelo State

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score:  No. 15 Tampa 63 , Angelo State 53

Records: Tampa Spartans (6-2), Angelo State (4-3)

Location: San Angelo, Texas

HOW IT HAPPENED:

In an exciting matchup, the Tampa Spartans emerged victorious over Angelo St. with a final score of 63-53. The game took place on November 25, 2023, in San Angelo, TX, and drew a crowd of 572 spectators.

The Spartans, with a season record of 6-2 and a conference record of 1-0 in the Sunshine State Conference, showcased their strength throughout the game. Despite a slow start in the first quarter, where they trailed Angelo St. by eight points, Tampa managed to turn the tide and take control of the game.

Led by standout players Mya Giusto and Audrey Ramsey, Tampa displayed exceptional skill. Audrey Ramsey had an outstanding performance, scoring 29 points and contributing 9 rebounds. Mya Giusto also had a significant impact on the game, scoring 20 points and adding 6 rebounds.

Tampa's defense was a key factor in their victory, with players like Sarah Jones making their presence known with 5 steals. The team's strong defensive efforts limited Angelo St.'s scoring opportunities and disrupted their offensive flow.

Angelo St., with a season record of 4-3 and yet to begin their Lone Star Conference campaign, put up a valiant fight but fell short in the end. Sawyer Lloyd was the leading scorer for Angelo St., contributing 21 points and 12 rebounds. However, their shooting percentage of 31.4% and struggles from the three-point line (25.0%) hindered their ability to close the gap.

Both teams had their fair share of turnovers, with Tampa committing 17 and Angelo St. committing 14. However, Tampa's ability to convert their turnovers into points proved to be the difference-maker in the game.

Overall, Tampa's victory over Angelo St. showcased their ability to come back from a deficit. With this win, Tampa continues to solidify their position as a strong contender in the Sunshine State Conference.

As the season progresses, Tampa will seek to maintain their momentum and build upon their conference success, while Angelo St. will aim to bounce back and find their rhythm in the Lone Star Conference.

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Ramsey and Giusto scored 29 and 20 points respectively
• Ramsey and Giusto played the full 40 minutes
• Ramsey led in rebounds with 9
• Jones led in steals with 5

UP NEXT: The Tampa Spartans will play Florida Southern on Wednesday, November 29th at 5:30 p.m.