Spartans Battle Back in Goalfest
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LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of Tampa opened the season with a high-scoring affair, which resulted in a 4-4 draw (2OT), against the University of West Alabama. The two teams scored four goals in the final six minutes of the first half. Emily Cady scored twice in the match, which surpassed her career total of one goal scored.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Tampa 4, West Alabama 4 (2OT)
Records: Tampa Spartans (0-0-1), West Alabama Tigers (1-0-1)
Location: Tiger Stadium || Livingston, Ala.
All-time Series: This was the first meeting between the two teams.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Extra Time | The Spartans put up five shots in the two extra time periods, compared to West Alabama’s two shots.
INSIDE THE STATS:
- Sophomore Emily Cady scored one goal last season in 16 games played, Cady scored twice this evening.
- The Spartans laced 36 shots in total, 25 on goal, the most total shots since October 28, 2014.
- Cady and Sheridan ripped six shots a piece, both players had five shots on goal.
- Nasello, Koester, and Ali Robinson played the entire 110 minutes.
- Megan Bromwell went into net in the second half and made five saves in 65 minutes.
- UT was charged with two yellow cards to West Alabama’s one.
UP NEXT: The University of Tampa will take on No. 18 Mississippi College on Sunday at 2 p.m. (ET) in Livingston, Ala. Follow tampastats.com for live updates.
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