Spartans Draw Final Game of the Regular Season

MELBOURNE, FL. – The University of Tampa women's soccer team would draw their last regular season game against Florida Tech

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final Score: Tampa 1 , Florida Tech 1

Records: Tampa 6-6-5 (2-4-5 SSC) Florida Tech 7-5-1 (6-4-1 SSC)

Location: Rick Stottler Field || Melbourne, FL

All-time series: Tonight's game marks the 26th meeting in the all-time series between these two teams. Despite the draw Tampa still leads the all time series 12-5-9

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HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: The first half would be even between both teams with both not getting through the defense in the early goings. A quick attack from Florida Tech would see them strike first in the 22nd minute, as that would be the difference between both teams in the first half. Score: 1-0 Florida Tech

SECOND HALF:  Tampa looked to come into the second half with all they had, Florida Tech would be able to control the midfield as Tampa would find it hard to get in their attacking third. Megen Hessel would come up big for the Spartans with a penalty save in the 80th minute of play. The Spartans would find a major breakthrough, as Quinn Knapp would find Katherine Hostage for the last minute goal for the Spartans, helping bring the game even at the end.

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Hessel would make a season high 12 saves 

• Hostage scored her 8th goal of the season

• Knapp's assist would be her first points on the year

• 4 of the Spartans 6 shots would be on goal