Spartans Welcome Sailfish in First Home Conference Matchup
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TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Spartans welcome cross-coast visitors Palm Beach Atlantic for the first home conference matchup of the season.
The Matchup: University of Tampa Spartans vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish
Records: Tampa (4-3), Embry-Riddle (1-4-1)
Dates/Times: Saturday, September 17 at 7 p.m.
Location: Pepin Stadium | 417 North Blvd. | Tampa, Fla.
About the Spartans: Coming off a close loss to the No. 3 ranked Embry-Riddle, the Spartans look to bounce back and get back into the win column. Tampa are undefeated at home this year, winning all three of their games against Alabama-Huntsville, Minnesota State Moorhead, and Colorado Christian. Leading goalscorer Katherine Hostage looks to get back on the scoresheet, with six goals in seven games. Her partner in crime Stephanie DeLaforcade looks to rekindle her early season form, as the Spartans look to carry on their impressive home record.
About the Sailfish: Heading into Saturday's matchup, the Sailfish are coming off a close matchup with Saint Leo, which resulted in a 3-2 loss. Their first win of the season came from their first game of the season against Westminster, the Sailfish's points leader on the season Alyana Gonel, looks to get her team back in the win column. Giving some momentum to the Sailfish heading into the depths of the season.
Team Stats
Palm Beach Atlantic
| Game Statistics | Palm Beach Atlantic | Tampa |
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| Shots (on goal) | 5 (3) | 15 (7) |
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Fouls | 7 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 7 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |