Tampa Tops Panthers on the Road for Seventeenth Consecutive Victory

MELBOURNE, Fla. – The No. 1 University of Tampa Spartans showcased their dominance with a commanding 20-12 victory over the No. 21 Florida Tech Panthers. 

How It Happened

• The Spartans didn't miss a beat from its last game, scoring three unanswered goals to start the game.
• Midfielder Peyton Howell notched her 100th career point after tallying the games first goal.
• Howell would tally a first quarter hat trick which would be her fifth of the season.
• Tampa would lead 6-3 after the first quarter.
• The Spartans would continue to be a threat offensively, doubling its first quarter goal total.
• Sarah Engle became the second player for Tampa to earn a hat trick.
• By halftime, the Spartans had established a commanding lead, outshooting the Panthers 19-10 and were a perfect 10-10 on clears.
• Tampa led 12-5 at the half, dominating in all facets.
• FIT started the second half strong, cutting the Spartans lead to just three.
• Tampa would respond with five straight goals.
• The Spartans would earn a commanding 20-12 road victory over the Panthers.
• Tampa would go 3-5 from the free position spot and were almost perfect on clears going 15-16.

Spartans Performances

• Peyton Howell recorded the first goal of the game which clinched her 100th career point as a Spartan.
• Howell had a game-high five goals and six points.
• Sarah Engle and Sia Markowski contributed defensively as each recorded two caused turnovers.
• Lexi Waters had a game-high six draw controls.
• Jenna Myhal, Engle, and Howell combined for 13 goals.

Up Next

• The Spartans' next challenge awaits on March 13, 2025, when they host the University of Indianapolis at the Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex.