Spartans Return Home to Face the Sharks
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa women's soccer team will play host to conference opponent Nova Southeastern University Sharks.
The Matchup: Tampa Spartans (5-3-1, 4-1 SSC) vs. Nova Southeastern Sharks (4-4-1, 2-2-0 SSC)
Date/Time: Saturday, October 9 at 7 p.m.
Location: Pepin Stadium || Tampa, Fla. || 417 North Boulevard, Tampa, Fla. 33606
About the Spartans: Tampa is returning home after a 3-2 thriller win on the road versus Florida Southern. The Mocs opened the game, netting a penalty kick in the 61st minute, shortly after they extended their lead, putting the Spartans behind 2-0. Michelle Kanaskie scored her first goal as a Spartan in the 72nd minute, fueling the momentum for the comeback. Two minutes later, Elena Barr tied up the game, scoring her third goal of the season. Katherine Hostage netted the game-winner for the Spartans in the 76th minute, the second game-winning goal so far this season.
About the Sharks: Nova Southeastern is coming off a 1-0 loss to Palm Beach Atlantic. Sharks put up eight shots, five being on goal, midfielder Chama Silva recorded three. Goalkeeper Natalie Robayna started for the Sharks, facing nine shots, and recorded five saves. Robayna has appeared in four games for the sharks. She has a 0.95 goals-against average, and a .833 save percentage.
All-Time Series: Spartans have a commanding 17-5-4 series lead over the Sharks. In their last meeting in 2019, the Spartans met the Sharks on the road, facing off at the NSU Soccer Complex; the match ended in a 0-0 tie.
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