Spartans Fall Short Despite Late Comeback

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa Spartans fall to Georgia College Bobcats despite a late comeback.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP

Final Score:  Georgia College Bobcats 86, Tampa Spartans 80

Records: Tampa (2-2), Georgia College (4-0) 

Location: Bob Martinez Athletics Center | Tampa, Fla. 

All-Time Series: The Bobcats have won all three meetings with the Spartans.

HOW IT HAPPENED

1st HALF 

Although the Spartans were trailing for the first few minutes, Jesse White continued his fantastic shooting behind the arch and knocked down a corner three to take a 10-7 Spartans lead. After the Bobcats 17-12 lead, Amari Davis would drive to the basket and get fouled. Davis made both his free throws, and White followed with another three ball to tie the game at 17. However, the Bobcats would keep a commanding lead throughout the half and enter the locker rooms with a ten-point lead. | Score: 46-36

2nd HALF

The Spartans would struggle to carve into the Bobcats lead. They would finally cut the lead to three at 65-62 with ten minutes left in the half, thanks to Harp Hunter going on a 7-0 run himself. Tampa could never take the lead or scare up the score, and the Bobcats would pull away and eventually hold onto the lead.

INSIDE THE STATS

• Davis led Tampa with 21 points.
• White finished with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.
• Hunter recorded 19 points off the bench in just 30 minutes.

BEYOND THE BOX

• The Spartans shot 95% from the line, making 19 of 20.
• Tampa scored 54 points outside of the paint.

UP NEXT: The Spartans will travel across the bay for the annual Eckerd Thanksgiving Classic as they take on Bemidji State on Friday, Nov. 24, at 7:00 p.m.