Spartans Fall in St. Augustine Against No. 20 Ranked Flagler

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL. – The University of Tampa women's soccer team fall to the No. 20 ranked Flagler University

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa 1, No. 20 Flagler 2

Records: Tampa 4-4-1, Flagler 4-1-2

Location: Saints Stadium || St. Augustine, FL

All-time series: Tonight's game marks the 6th contest between these two teams. Flagler ties the all-time series 3-3 with their win.

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF:  It would take a while for the Spartans to get themselves in the game, as Flagler would begin to get the best of them early on. Megan Hessel would do her best to command her goal, as Flagler would strike first by breaking past the defense. Sophie Shrader would get a shot off but would not find the back of the net at the end of the half. Score: 1-0 Flagler

SECOND HALF: Tampa would find a lot more success in the second half, as two quick shots to begin the half would show the Spartans are still here to play. It wouldn't be long before Shrader would find Madison McElhone who would find the back of the net. Putting the Spartans level at the 68th minute, it would look like another draw for the Spartans until a penalty for Flagler would be called. As Flagler would put themselves in the lead from the spot in the 84th minute. Ending the Spartans hopes late in the game. Score: 2-1 Flagler

INSIDE THE STATS:

• The Spartans would outshot the Saints in the 2nd half 7-6

• McElhone scored her 2nd goal of the season

• Four of the Spartans shots were on target

• Tampa would have 4 corner kicks in the contest

UP NEXT: Tampa makes their way to Fort Lauderdale to take on conference opponent Nova Southeastern, on Saturday Sept. 24 at 7:00 PM.