No. 18 West Florida Defeats Spartans

Lauren Holschauer
Lauren Holschauer
September 14, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. — No. 9 University of West Florida shut out the University of Tampa 2-0 on Sunday at the UWF Soccer Complex. The Argonauts broke through in the second half with two goals, overcoming a strong seven-save performance by Tampa's goalkeeper in the first half. West Florida's defense held firm, limiting Tampa to four shots on goal and securing the clean sheet.

First Half

  • West Florida executed five corner kicks, maintaining offensive pressure throughout the half.
  • Tampa's goalkeeper, Kaiya Scarpo, recorded five saves, keeping the score level at 0-0.
  • Tampa produced three shots on goal, testing West Florida's goalkeeper, Belle Okoroafo.

Second Half

  • Kaitlyn Herb scored the opening goal for West Florida in the 55th minute.
  • Scarpo recorded a save against a bottom-center shot by Jillian Thompson.
  • Olof Thorvaldsdottir converted a penalty kick for West Florida in the 78th minute.
  • Tampa's Jess Brannon had a shot on target saved by Okoroafo.
  • Tampa earned two consecutive corner kicks in the 74th minute.

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