#24 Tampa Falls To #9 Grand Valley State
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Grand Valley State (1-0-1) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Tampa (0-1-1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TAMPA, Fla.-The 24th-ranked University of Tampa Spartans (0-1-1) fell to the No. 9 Grand Valley State University Lakers (1-0-1) in a 4-0 loss.
The Spartans fell behind early in the first half when GVSU was credited with an "own goal" inside the two-minute mark. The Lakers continued to pressure the Spartans, scoring two more goals midway through the first half. A through ball by Irie Dennis contributed to Ashley's Botts goal at the 25th minute. Shortly after Bott's goal Caitlin Boyak had a header coming off a corner kick from teammate Erin Mruz.
Late in the second half GVSU added their fourth and final goal inside the 88th minute. Alyssa Mira scored off a rebound shot from Erin Mruz.
UT finished with nine shots, including four on goal. Jazmin Perry led the Spartans with two shots. Kendall Bourdon started in goal, recording eight saves.
The Spartans return to action on Friday vs. Tusculum at the Columbus State Tournament.
Team Stats
Grand Valley State
Game Statistics | Grand Valley State | Tampa |
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Shots (on goal) | 23 (13) | 9 (4) |
Saves | 4 | 9 |
Fouls | 13 | 4 |
Corner Kicks | 6 | 3 |
Offsides | 4 | 0 |