Spartans Win Battle of Ranked Teams
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Tampa (9-1-1,4-0) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Nova Southeastern (7-2,3-1) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fort Lauderdale Fla. - The fifth-ranked University of Tampa women's soccer team defeated 11th ranked Nova Southeastern by a score of 2-1. The Spartans improve to 10-1-1 on the season, 3-0 in Sunshine State Conference play while the Sharks fall to 7-2, 3-1 in conference play.
Marissa Mohammed tied the game up in the 58th minute with her first goal on the season, Mohammed was assisted by Courtney Evans. Ashley Flateland came through for the second time this season with the game-winning goal in the 72nd minute; Flateland was assisted by Evans and Mohammed.
Tampa had a five to one advantage on corner kicks as the Sharks outshot the Spartans 13-9.
Shannon Aitken registered her 10th win of the season making four saves and allowing one goal in 90 minutes of action for the Spartans.
The Spartans are back in action Thursday, as they host conference rival Florida Southern at 7 pm.
Team Stats
Nova Southeastern
Game Statistics | Tampa | Nova Southeastern |
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Shots (on goal) | 9 (7) | 13 (5) |
Saves | 4 | 5 |
Fouls | 12 | 11 |
Corner Kicks | 5 | 1 |
Offsides | 8 | 0 |