No.4 Spartans Burn Through No.8 Rollins

TAMPA, FL. – The No.4 University of Tampa women's lacrosse team burn through No.8 Rollins on a hot Saturday afternoon on their home turf.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: No.5 University of Tampa 17 , Palm Beach Atlantic University 7

Records: Tampa (13-2, 5-0 SSC), Rollins (13-2, 3-2 SSC)

Location: Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex | Tampa, Fl

HOW IT HAPPENED:

First Quarter: The game opened with Tampa taking the first shot but it was saved by Rollins, but a failed clear attempt from Rollins resulted in Tampa gaining the ball back. Tampa knocked a goal in then Rollins responded with one of their own. The first few goals were matched by each team before Tampa took the lead and never let go. The goals for the Spartans were scored as follows:

12:35 - Olivia Mott, unassisted

8:07 - Sarah Hinkle, unassisted

6:47 - Sarah Hinkle, unassisted

5:16 - Sarah Hinkle, unassisted

0:03 - Lizzie Pierpont, assisted by Gia Colombo

Score: 5-3 (Tampa)

Second Quarter: The second quarter came out with Tampa showing their power never allowing Rollins near the goal. They went on a 4-0 run to extend their lead further. Riley McGettigan added a pair of assists to the stat sheet to assist the team in taking a substantial lead at halftime The Spartan goals headed into halftime were scored as follows:

9:12 - Emma McLoughlin, assisted by Riley McGettigan

8:52 - Lizzie Pierpont, assisted by Riley McGettigan

7:57 - Olivia Mott, assisted by Emma McLoughlin

5:35 - Gia Colombo, unassisted

Score: 9-3 (Tampa)

Third Quarter: The third quarter opened with Tampa scoring again with a goal by Sarah Hinkle. Rollins sunk two goals in this quarter putting them at five points on the afternoon. This didn't bother Tampa as they continued to punch the ball into the back of the net every opportunity they got. Hinkle and Lizzie Pierpont contributed big this quarter adding to their long list of contributions to the team. The Spartans goals were scored as follows:

13:31 - Sarah Hinkle, assisted by Riley McGettigan

12:07 - Sarah Hinkle, assisted by Riley McGettigan

10:09 - Lizzie Pierpont, assisted by Sarah Hinkle

5:25 - Riley McGettigan, assisted by Sarah Hinkle

1:54 - Lizzie Pierpont, assisted by Cece Colombo

0:58 - Brynn Nestor, unassisted

Score: 15-5 (Tampa)

Fourth Quarter: The last quarter started with Rollins getting on the board first as they entered with a burst of last minute energy. Tampa took the game at their own pace scoring two more goals this quarter by Cece Colombo and McGettigan. Rollins scored another goal in the closing seconds of the game, but it wasn't enough to stop Tampa's dominant performance on a hot Saturday afternoon. The Spartan goals for the fourth quarter were scored as follows:

12:20 - Cece Colombo, assisted by Julia Kolderman

9:09 - Riley McGettigan, unassisted

Final: 17-7 (Tampa)

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Sarah Hinkle led the team with six points (5 goals, 1 assist), Lizzie Pierpont right behind with five points (4 goals, 1 assist)
• Riley McGettigan led the team with three assists
• Sarah Hinkle led the team with six groundballs, Alyssa Romano right behind with five and Erin Sistek with four
• Dani Waters caused four opponent turnovers, Erin Sistek and Alyssa Romano right behind with three a piece
• Cece Colombo and Emma McLoughlin won five draw controls each

BEYOND THE BOX:

• Lizzie Pierpont gained her 100th career goal in the second quarter, now she has 102 career goals
• This is Sarah Hinkle's second game with six groundballs

UP NEXT: The Spartans go back on road when they matchup against Embry-Riddle on Wednesday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m.