Tampa Knocks off No. 16 Florida Tech on Senior Night
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Team Stats
#16 Florida Tech
| Game Statistics | #16 Florida Tech | Tampa |
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| Shots (on goal) | 10 (4) | 8 (3) |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 2 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
TAMPA, Fla. — The University of Tampa women's soccer team earned a key Sunshine State Conference win with a 2–1 comeback victory over Florida Tech on Saturday evening at Pepin Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Tampa 2, No. 16 Florida Tech 1
Records: Tampa (5-3-1, 3-2-0 SSC), Florida Tech (7-2-4, 3-1-2 SSC)
Location: Pepin Stadium | Tampa, Fla.
Attendance: 363
How It Happened
The visiting Panthers struck first midway through the opening half, taking a 1–0 lead in the 34th minute on a goal from Isabelle Bromage. Tampa generated chances but entered halftime trailing after four first-half shots and a pair of corners.
The Spartans came out energized in the second half and broke through in the 66th minute when Kaylee Gibson netted the equalizer, finishing a setup from Zoe Whiddon to make it 1–1. Just eight minutes later, Tampa took the lead for good when defender Lauren Holschauer headed home a cross from Ally Wold in the 74th minute to give UT a 2–1 advantage.
Tampa's defense locked down the remainder of the match, limiting Florida Tech to just three second-half shots. Goalkeeper Lia Doohan made three saves—including two key stops in the first half—to preserve the win.
Top Performers
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Lauren Holschauer – Game-winning goal (74')
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Kaylee Gibson – Game-tying goal (66')
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Zoe Whiddon – Assist on the equalizer
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Ally Wold – Assist on game-winning goal
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Lia Doohan – Three saves in 90 minutes