Spartans Pick Up First Win Of The Season

Box score

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa (1-2) women's soccer team defeated Webber International University (2-2) by a score of 9-1.

The Spartan offense started off strong by scoring five goals to take a large lead at half. The offense was well spread out throughout the team as seven different players scored goals. Tampa's first goal came at minute 20 from Jazmin Perry, assisted by Gabby Russo. Perry would finish with one goal and one assist, while Russo dished out four assists throughout the game.

Goals by Natalie Gibson and Dana Palmiotto followed at minute 24 and 30, respectively. Gibson and Palmiotto finished with one goal each. Megan Lawrence and Jenny Karl finished off the first half with unassisted goals at minute 39 and 41, respectively.

Webber scored first in the second half. However, Tampa continued its offensive surge by scoring four goals throughout the second half. Carolyn Simon kicked off the offensive attack by scoring a goal at minute 64, where Perry was also credited with an assist. Lauren Moore knocked in consecutive goals at minute 74 and 76. Karl finished off the offense with her second goal of the game from a Russo assist.

Tampa will take on Mercy Sunday September 11th at 11 a.m.. Live Stats will be available at www.tampaspartans.com.