No. 10 Tampa Takes Down CSU-Pueblo to Remain Undefeated

PUEBLO, Col. – The #10 ranked Tampa Spartans roll past the CSU-Pueblo ThunderWolves in the first ever meeting between the two squads.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP: 

Final Score: #10 Tampa 2, Colorado State-Pueblo 1

Records: #10 Tampa 4-0-1, Colorado State-Pueblo 1-2-2

All-time series: In their first ever meeting, the Spartans came out atop for a 1-0 all-time record against the ThunderWolves.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

FIRST HALF: 

The Spartans came out hot, with Mimi Cronquist smashing home a goal within the first minute of play. CSU-Pueblo quickly retaliated, however, scoring just 2 minutes later as Tampa conceded their first goal of the season, putting the match at 1-1 early on. After the exciting opening minutes, Tampa then began to settle into the game, but CSU-Pueblo continued to challenge the Spartans defense with a handful of shots throughout the half. The early goals would prove to be the sole points in the first half as the teams traded off possession but ultimately struggled to string together a fruitful series of plays. After a back-and-forth half, the teams went into the break tied.

Spartans 1, Thunder Wolves 1

SECOND HALF: 

Coming out strong in the second half, the Spartans pressed the ThunderWolves defense and created several opportunities offensively. About 13 minutes into the second half, Lindsey Emerson would find a gap in the CSU-Pueblo defense to slot in a pass to Ally Wold atop the box, Wold held composure to tap the ball past Elaina Leitner, Tampa back on top. Physicality was in full force for both teams in the second half, with several fouls getting called against and for the Spartans. Getting desperate to generate some offense, the ThunderWolves would substitute half their players to put in fresh legs with just 11 minutes remaining. The Spartans, however, held their own for the final minutes, ending the game with a 2-1 win.

Spartans 2, Thunder Wolves 1

INSIDE THE STATS:

• The Spartans tallied 7 shots in the second half.
• Ally Wold tallied 3 shots and one goal.
• Tampa remains undefeated through the first five games of the season.

UP NEXT: The Spartans will return to the Sunshine State, getting a week of rest in before their next matchup away at conference opponent Embry-Riddle on Wednesday, September 25 at 7pm ET.

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