Record-Setting Day Propels Tampa Past Lenoir-Rhyne
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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#4 Tampa
(1-0)
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11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26 |
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Lenoir-Rhyne
(1-2)
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2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
HICKORY, N.C. - Record-setting day as Tampa notches first win of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Senior, Cece Colombo tallied Tampa's first goal of the season just over a minute into the contest off of a free position. The Spartans tallied the game's first four goals until Lenoir-Rhyne answered off a goal by Kaitlyn Cavanuagh. After a second unanswered goal from the Bears, the Spartans would go on a 9-0 run to lead 13-2 midway through the second period. Peyton Howell and Sarah Hinkle would score the two final goals in the period to increase the Spartan's lead to 15-3. The Spartans would score the final 11 goals of the game and would see 10 different players get on the score sheet throughout the game.
Stat of the Game - Tampa sets a new program record for goals in a single game (26).
TAMPA POST-GAME NOTES
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Four Spartans recorded hat tricks - Peyton Howell (5), Sarah Hinkle (5), Cece Colombo (4), and Sophi Wrisk (3).
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Tampa scored 26 goals for the first time in program history, surpassing its previous total of 25.
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Tied the program record for shots in a single game with 49.
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Coach Kelly Gallagher picked up her 92 career win.
UP NEXT - The Spartans head to Tigerville, South Carolina for a matchup with North Greenville.
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | #4 Tampa | Lenoir-Rhyne |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 49 | 15 |
| Ground Balls | 22 | 7 |
| Saves | 6 | 12 |
| Clears | 14-18 | 6-18 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 20 |
| Draw Controls | 21 | 8 |
| Free Position Shots | 4-5 | 0-1 |