Spartans Turn in Another Record Offensive Performance
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Warner Southern (0-3) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Tampa (3-1) | 7 | 7 | 14 |
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa (3-1) women's soccer team defeated Warner University (0-3) by a score of 14-1 on Friday night at Pepin Stadium, moving the team's two-game goal total to a school-record 27.
The Spartans' 14 goals broke the single game goal record, which was set just three days prior in the 13-0 win over Florida Memorial on Tuesday. Head coach Gerry Lucey's squad also tallied a school-record 43 points and 15 assists.
Jenny Karl registered a hat trick in the record breaking victory with goals in minute 41, 43, and 57. Karl's three brought her to four goals on the season.
Gabby Russo entered the UT record books as well as she had an overall strong offensive game, scoring two goals and contributed four assists in just 36 minutes of play. Russo's goals were her first and second of the season. The sophomore matched her own school record as it went down as the fifth four-assist performance by a Spartan.
Courtney Peffley, Cici Gonzalez, and Lauren Moore each scored two goals. Peffley added two assists, while Gonzalez and Moore had one apiece.
The Spartans finished with 45 shots to go with a school-record 29 shots on target. Warner was limited to just one shot, which resulted in its lone goal.
Kori Butterfield and Mackenzie Logan split time in goal for the Spartans, with Butterfield receiving the start while playing the first half. She then departed to Logan following a 7-0 halftime advantage.
The Spartans will play at home again on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., against Mercy College at Pepin Stadium. Live stats and an audio broadcast will be available through TampaSpartans.tv.
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Team Stats
Warner Southern
Game Statistics | Warner Southern | Tampa |
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Shots (on goal) | 1 (1) | 45 (29) |
Saves | 15 | 0 |
Fouls | 2 | 2 |
Corner Kicks | 0 | 7 |
Offsides | 1 | 4 |