Tampa Notches Shutout Victory Over Georgia College and State

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SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Samantha Kay goal in the first half was all The University of Tampa (4-5-1) women's soccer team needed as it registered a 1-0 victory over Georgia College and State University (5-4-1). The match was played at the neutral site of Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Kay recorded the game-winner at the 13:29 mark as Megan Tobin was credited with an assist on the score.

The Spartans outshot the Bobcats by a 17-7 margin, including a 6-2 advantage on shots on goal.

Saige Steinmetz earned the shutout for Tampa, marking the second of the season for the senior keeper. Steinetz finished with a pair of saves to preserve the victory.

"The players were great today in displaying true grit and determination in grinding out a result," says head coach Gerry Lucey. "I was very happy with their character against a strong opponent who have got some good results this year. Our finishing and decision making needs to improve if we are to make a run at the SSC and hopefully beyond. After Friday's disappointment and against an opponent who had four days rest, we found the courage to push each other and get the result our performances have merited the past two weekends in Georgia. The conference will be a difficult affair with some of the top teams in the nation. We are getting healthy again and are looking forward to some home games again, finally".

UT heads to Fort Lauderdale to meet Nova Southeastern on Friday at 6 p.m., before returning home to host Lynn on Sunday at noon.

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