Spartans Held to Draw at Eckerd

ST. PETERSBURG, FL. – The University of Tampa women's soccer team would draw Lynn University in a close matchup away from home.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa 1 , Eckerd 1

Records: Tampa 6-6-4 (2-3-4 SSC) Eckerd 4-5-4 (1-4-4 SSC)

Location: Johnson Field || St. Petersburg, FL

All-time series: Tonight's game marks the 29th meeting in the all-time series between these two teams. The Spartans win makes the all time series 25-3-2 to Tampa

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: The Spartans would put pressure on Eckerd as they moved the ball quickly to start the first half. Tampa would get a breakthrough early in the 11th minute off of a Erin McCarthy strike into the top corner. The rest of the half would be slow for both sides, both struggling to break past each other's backline, leaving the Spartans ahead at the half. Score: 1-0 Tampa

SECOND HALF: Eckerd came into the second half looking for a goal as they put the pressure on Tampa. Both teams would go back and forth as the Spartans tried to hold onto their lead. The Tritons would find a window in behind Tampa's backline, getting the last minute equalizer in the 89th minute. Putting the Spartans win on hold. Score: 1-1 Draw

INSIDE THE STATS:

• McCarthy would score her first goal of the season

• Five separate Spartans had shots toward goal

• Gabby Desautels and McCarthy would play the full 90 minutes.

UP NEXT: The Spartans are back on the road to Melbourne to take on Florida Tech in their last conference matchup. The game is scheduled for Friday, Oct 28th with kick off set for 7 p.m.