Spartans Conclude Season With Loss to Florida Southern in NCAA Quarterfinal

TAMPA, Fla. – The No.2 University of Tampa women's lacrosse team suffer devastating loss to conference foe No.6 Florida Southern in the NCAA Quarterfinals.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: No. 6 Florida Southern 15, No. 2 University of Tampa 9

Records: Tampa (18-3), FSC (18-3)

Location: Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex | Tampa, Fla.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

First Quarter: The game started off with the first minutes of the game going slowly as both teams scoped out the other. The Mocs got the scoring started with a goal at 9:37 left in the first. Both teams played tight defense as the Spartans never allowed the Mocs to score again, finishing with a score of 1-0. The Spartans didn't scored any goals this quarter.

Score: 1-0 (FSC)

Second Quarter: The second quarter opened with the Mocs keeping the same momentum scoring six straight goals before Tampa got a point on the board from Allie Peebles. The Spartans looked to keep this same momentum after halftime as they look to complete another comeback against the Mocs. The Spartan goals headed into halftime were scored as follows:

1:57 - Allie Peebles, unassisted

Score: 7-1 (FSC)

Third Quarter: The third quarter opened with the Spartans getting on the board quickly with an early hattrick from Sophi Wrisk. The Mocs weren't letting up as they slowly increased their lead, but Tampa wasn't going down easily. A racing Alyssa Romano scores a goal off a clear attempt with 3:12 left in the quarter. The Spartans goals were scored as follows:

13:36 - Sophi Wrisk, unassisted

13:20 - Sophi Wrisk, unassisted

9:20 - Sophi Wrisk, assisted by Lizzie Pierpont

3:12 - Alyssa Romano, unassisted

Score: 12-5 (FSC)

Fourth Quarter: The Spartans started off with high intensity as they looked to decrease the deficit in the last 15 minutes. Sarah Hinkle started this trend with an assisted goal from Julia Kolderman. Each team exchanged goals from this point on with Kolderman leading the way with two goals. Despite this, it wasn't enough for the Spartans to complete their comeback. The Spartan goals for the fourth quarter were scored as follows:

10:44 - Sarah Hinkle, assisted by Julia Kolderman

5:53 - Julia Kolderman, unassisted

5:05 - Julia Kolderman, unassisted

2:54 - Olivia Mott, unassisted

Final: 15-9 (FSC)

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Sophi Wrisk led the team with a hattrick
• Alyssa Romano led the team grabbing six groundballs
• Cece Colombo led the team winning seven draw controls, Riley McGettigan was right behind winning four 

BEYOND THE BOX:

• This season marks the best record the Spartans have had since 2019 where they finished, 14-4.
• Tampa won more draw controls than Florida Southern, 15-13

UP NEXT: This game concludes the Spartans 2022-2023 season.