Spartans Drop 1-0 Contest to Colorado-Colorado Springs

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's soccer team suffered a 1-0 setback in a meeting with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Colorado-Colorado Springs Mountain Lions 1, Tampa Spartans 0

Records: Colorado-Colorado Springs 4-1, Tampa 1-2-1

Location: Pepin Stadium || Tampa, Fla.

All-time series: Wednesday's meeting marked the first between the NCAA Division II opponents.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: Tampa's defense proved to be unbreakable for the first 30 minutes of play, as the ball remained on the Spartan side of the field for a majority of time. The Colorado attack steamed ahead with 5 shots on goal, and were able to find the back of the net at the 30-minute mark after an indirect kick granted due to a Tampa foul. Goal keeper Lovisa Camel safeguarded Tampa with 4 saves. The Tampa offense was able to make some headway in the last 10 minutes with a shot on goal header from Katherine Hostage in the 40th minute. The Lions outshot the Spartans 9-2 in the first half. Score: 1-0 Colorado-Colorado Springs

SECOND HALF: The Spartans entered the second half eager to pull ahead and had a shot on goal in the first 3 minutes by Lone Cirotzki. The next 20 minutes were met with intensity as both teams shared control of the ball, neither defense allowing a single shot on goal. At 68' Stephanie deLaforcad had a shot but was denied by the Lions tender. Jackie Morris followed with a header shot of her own at 74' and the lions were quick to respond but blocked by Camel. 3 minutes later Camel had 2 more saves. The Spartans fought till the whistle but were unable to score falling 1-0 to the Colorado Mountain Lions. 

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Lovisa Camel started and played all 90 minutes in goal for the Spartans. She would finish with five saves.
• UCCS held a 14-6 advantage in shots, including a 6-3 edge in shots on target.
• A total of six Spartans were credited with a shot apiece.

UP NEXT: The Spartans travel to Barry University for their first Sunshine State Conference contest on Saturday at 7 p.m., in Miami Shores.

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