Tampa's Defensive Effort Helps Beat Embry-RIddle

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The No. 21 University of Tampa Spartans defeat Embry-Riddle Eagles with defensive efficiency.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: No. 21 Tampa Spartans 63, Embry-Riddle Eagles 46

Records: Tampa (18-4, 9-2 SSC), Embry-Riddle (14-4, 8-3 SSC)

Location: ICI Center | Daytona Beach, Fla.

All-Time: Spartans have won 11 straight over the Eagles and improved their record to 14-4 all-time.

HOW IT HAPPENED

1st QUARTER

Kath Van Bennekom would make a three-pointer to start the game with a 10-4 Spartans scoring run. The Eagles would cut into their deficit before the end of the quarter. | Score: 16-14 Tampa

2nd QUARTER

Audrey Ramsey would open the quarter with back-to-back threes to take a 22-16 lead. The Spartans would go on a 19-8 run to close out the half and take a commanding lead heading into the locker rooms. | Score: 41-24 Tampa

3rd QUARTER

Both teams struggled offensively throughout the third quarter. The Eagles and Spartans shot 8-27 from the floor combined. The Eagles would cut their deficit to 10 before the quarter ended. | Score: 48-38 Tampa

4th QUARTER

The Spartans would take care of business to close out the game. Ramsey would score the first 6 points for the Spartans and gave enough breathing room to close out the game. | Score: 63-46 Tampa

INSIDE THE STATS

• Ramsey led the Spartans with 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.
• Mya Giusto nearly had a triple-double with 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists.
• Van Bennekom and Jones both with 10 points.

BEYOND THE BOX

• Tampa shot 47.9% from the floor, 53.3% from behind the arch, and 81.8% from the line.
• Tampa had 22 points in the paint.
• Tampa had 15 assists.

UP NEXT: The No. 21 University of Tampa Spartans will finish their road trip with a visit to Saint Leo on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 5:30 P.M.