The Spartans Fall to the No. 13 Limestone College Saints

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's lacrosse team falls to the No. 13 Limestone College Saints by a final score of 13-11.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: University of Tampa 11, Limestone College 13
Records: Tampa (1-1, SSC 1-0), Limestone (2-0, CC 1-0)
Location:  Naimoli Family Field | Tampa, Fla.
All-time Series:  The Saints lead the all-time series, 5-0.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

1st Half

• Seven minutes into the game, freshman Claire Swanson put UT on the board first with a goal from Rachel Crawford.
• However, the Saints were quick to respond with a goal of their own 40 seconds later.
• The next goal for the Spartans was scored with 21:42 remaining in the period, this time from Crawford herself.
• Once again, Limestone answered twenty seconds later, tying the game at 2.
• Then with 12 minutes left in the half, Swanson netted her second goal of the day, this time from senior Amanda Rom.
• Limestone then scored five unanswered goals, putting them ahead 7-3 with 4:42 left in the half.
• Finally, Swanson berried another one on a free position shot.
• The Saints earned one more goal before the half, however, with four seconds left on the clock, Caroline Forester was able to net a goal, the assist from Crawford.  
• The Spartans trailed the Saints at the half, 8-5. 

2nd Half

• Coming out of the half, senior Shannon Sweeney scored a goal for the Spartans, the assist from Rom.
• The Saints scored again, holding the lead 9-6.
• UT then bounced back with two consecutive goals from Carly Vaccaro and Maggie Gladden respectively. Both goals came from senior Rom. The Spartans now only trailed the Saints by one.
• With 19:20 left in the second period, Limestone's Courtney Lafler scored again, making the score Saints 10, Spartans 8.
• The Saints then continued their momentum with another goal, pushing their lead to 11-8.
• The Spartans then took a timeout with 10:30 left in the game, still trailing by three.
• After the scoreless drought for the Spartans, Swanson finally scored her fourth goal for UT with 9:02 remaining in the game.
• With 4:44 left in the game, Kayla Kosubinsky netted her first goal of her collegiate career to bring the match to a one-score game. The assist by Crawford.
• However, Limestone answered almost immediately after, trying to establish a lead at 12-10.
• The Saints then scored again with 1:59 left, now leading by three.
• UT is forced to call a timeout to discuss the final two minutes of play.
• Caroline Forester gets her second goal of the day, the assist once again from Rom. Tampa now trails by two 13-11.
• The No. 13 Limestone College Saints defeat the University of Tampa Spartans 13-11.

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Swanson led the Spartans with four goals on the day.
• Additionally, Rom and Swanson led the Spartans in draw control wins with 3 each.
• Crawford led the Spartans in assists with four. Additionally, she had one goal for UT.
• Sweeney had four ground balls, one caused turnover and one goal for the Spartans.
• Bridget Sutter had 7 saves. 
• Tampa tallied 26 shots on the day. 

BEYOND THE BOX:

• Kosubinsky scored the first goal of her college career.

UP NEXT:
Tampa returns to action on Thursday, February 22^nd on the road against the Queens University of Charlotte Royals. The Spartans will then travel over to Belmont, North Carolina on Saturday, the 24^th, where UT will take on the Crusaders of Belmont Abbey.  These games are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. respectively. Live stats will be available through TampaSpartans.com.

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