Spartans Shut Out Panthers

MELBOURNE, Fla. - The University of Tampa softball team continues its winning streak after defeating Florida Tech (13-13; 4-6 SSC) 4-0 in a conference meeting on Friday.

The victory marks the fifth consecutive for the Spartans as they improve to 14-9 (5-2 SSC).

UT started its scoring in the third frame as third baseman Susan Jallo sent the 1-0 offering over the left field wall.

The Spartans would add insurance in the sixth, plating a trio of runs. Jallo started the frame with a single and scored courtesy of a Brittany Hipple RBI double. Jessica Tejas followed with a base hit of her own and was followed by an RBI single off the bat of Cassie Barnes, scoring pinch-runner Brie Walton. Tejas later scored on a failed pickoff attempt by FIT's catcher.

Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week Heather Van Landingham (7-6) continued her dominance as she went the distance for the Spartans, allowing two hits, two walks and registering one strikeout. The shutout marks her third consecutive appearance without allowing a run.

The SSC matchup is set to continue on Saturday with a twin bill scheduled for 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. start times. Live stats will be available for viewing through www.tampaspartans.com.

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