Spartans Take Game One from Florida Tech

TAMPA, Fla. – The No. 2 University of Tampa softball team take game one of their 3-game series against Florida Tech.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: #2 Tampa 5, Florida Tech 1

Records:  Tampa 27-2 (15-1 SSC), Florida Tech 20-20 (10-12 SSC)

Location: Naimoli Family Softball Field | Tampa, Fl.

All-time Series: The Spartans have dominated Florida Tech with a 72-52 overall record, 8-2 in the last 10.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• After a leadoff walk by Lauren Fantone, a single from Mariah Galhouse, and a walk from Alexa Russo, the Spartans had a 2-out base-loaded opportunity early in the game. Avery Perkins hit a single up the middle to take a 2–0 lead. Lexie Chevalier followed with a 2-run bloop double to score Russo and Perkins. Lastly, Kate DeSimone brought in Chevalier with a single to Right Field. End 1 | 5-0 Tampa
• After a dominating 5 innings from Galhouse, the Panthers scored their first run of the game from a wild pitch. Mid 6 | 5-1 Tampa
• The Spartans held on to win behind Galhouse's stellar pitching performance.

INSIDE THE STATS :

• Sophomore Galhouse received her tenth win in the circle this season. She is now 10-2. She pitched 7 innings, striking out 5 while allowing 1 run on 6 hits.
• Chevalier: 1-2, R, & 2 RBI
• Perkins: 1-3, R, & 2 RBI
• DeSimone: 1-3 & RBI

UP NEXT: Tampa will finish their 3-game series tomorrow against the Florida Tech Panthers starting at 2:00 PM & then the series finale's first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 PM.