Spartans 6-game Winning Streak Snapped
TAMPA, Fla. – The No. 3 University of Tampa softball team are handed their first SSC loss of the year to the Nova Southeastern Sharks.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Nova Southeastern 2, #3 Tampa 1
Records: Tampa 21-2 (9-1 SSC), Nova Southeastern 24-7 (8-2 SSC)
Location: AD Griffin Sports Complex | Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
All-time Series: Tampa has now lost five straight to Nova Southeastern, who has shrunk the Spartan's overall record to 35-25.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- After a scoreless frame in the first, Lexie Chevalier opened up the scoring with a double over the center fielder's head to bring home Avery Perkins to put the first number on the board. Top 2 | 1-0 Tampa
- Mariah Galhouse threw 4 scoreless innings before giving up two back-to-back RBI doubles to overall prevail over the Sharks over the Spartans. Final | 2-1 Nova Southeastern
INSIDE THE STATS :
- Sophomore Galhouse received her second loss in the circle this season. She is now 8-2. She pitched 4.1 innings, striking out 3 while allowing 2 runs and 8 hits.
- Freshman Gwen McGinnis came in relief for the Spartans. She pitched 1.2 innings, striking out 4 while allowing 0 runs and 0 hits.
- Stephanie Balmer: 2-3, 1 SB
- Galhouse: 1-3 (1 3B)
- Chevalier: 1-3 (1 2B) & 1 RBI
UP NEXT: Tampa will finish their weekend series tomorrow against the Nova Southeastern Sharks at 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM.
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