#25 Tampa Held Scoreless in Double Overtime Tie With Tigers

COLUMBUS, Ga. – The University of Tampa Spartans women's soccer team relentless attack against the West Alabama Tigers yielded a scoreless tie after two overtime periods. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: #25 Tampa 0, West Alabama 0 (2OT)

Records: #25 Tampa 0-1-1, West Alabama 1-0-1

Location: Walden Soccer Complex || Columbus, Ga.

All-time series: UWA leads the all-time series 1-0-2.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

First Half: The Spartans had one quality scoring chance in the first. A shot from Katherine Hostage was saved by Tigers keeper Tabitha Weldon in the 12^th minute. Tampa had three other shots in the half, two by Hostage (30' and 42') and one from Madison McElhone in the 44^th minute. Score: 0-0 Tied

Second Half: Tampa poured on in the second, outshooting the Tigers 11-0. Hostage once more had another quality chance to give the Spartans a lead with a shot at the bottom left of the goal but was stopped again by Weldon. The only other quality chance again came from Hostage in the 85^th minute. Brooke Steigerwalt, McElhone, Alex Steigelfest, Michelle Kanaskie, and Hannah Kirkpatrick all had shots in the half. Score: 0-0 Tie

First Overtime: The Spartans again held the Tigers to zero shots in the first overtime period. Tampa outshot the Tigers 3-0 with one quality chance coming from Elena Barr in the 95^th minute. Hostage and Gabby Desautels each had one shot apiece. Score: 0-0 Tie

Second Overtime: Barr was the only player in the period to register a shot, with two coming on goal in the 103^rd and 108^th minute. Despite outshooting the Tigers 20-1, the Spartans came away with a draw. Final: 0-0 Tie

INSIDE THE STATS:

• The Spartans had four players with three or more shots: Katherine Hostage (6), Madison McElhone (4), Elena Barr (3), and Brooke Steigerwalt (3).
• Hostage and Barr each had multiple quality scoring chances. The pair had three shots on goal apiece.
• Tampa held the advantage in corner kicks 11-2.

UP NEXT: The Spartans host Tusculum at Pepin Stadium on Friday, September 10 at 7:00 PM.