Spartans Split Saturday Doubleheader with Lions

SAINT LEO, Fla. - The University of Tampa (12-7, 2-4 SSC) softball team split a pair of games with Saint Leo University (15-6, 2-4 SSC) at University Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Jennie Sittloh started game one for the Spartans and was dealt her second loss of the season.

The Saint Leo offense rallied for 12 runs on 11 hits in the bottom of the first to open the scoring in game one.

In the bottom of the second the Lions added five runs to extend its lead to 17-0

UT cut the deficit to 17-2 in the top of the third after capitalizing off two SLU errors. Taylor Szostak and Kelsey Humphrey each recorded base hits while coming around to score in the inning. Szostak was also credited with an RBI in the frame.

Lindsay Dring came around to score in the top of the fourth on an RBI groundout by Rachael Foote to cut the deficit to 17-3.

The Lions won game one in five innings as a result of the run rule.

Julia Morrow started game two for the Spartans and earned her ninth victory of the season. She tossed 7.0 innings with 11 strikeouts while allowing two runs on three hits.

Saint Leo took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first on a sacrifice fly by Angela Kalafas to plate McKenzie Burns.

Morrow and Lions starter Ashley Ehlers dominated in the circle as both teams were held scoreless through the next three innings.

SLU added to the lead in the bottom of the fifth on a squeeze bunt by Brittany Creamer that scored Tiffany Thompson.

The Spartans answered in the top of the sixth by putting together a two out rally to set the stage for Bre Setree. She blasted a homer over the left field wall giving UT a 3-2 lead as Meagan Brislin and Taylor Collins came around to score.

Morrow and the Tampa defense held on for the victory in game two to split the doubleheader with Saint Leo.

Kandi Kuder and Meagan Burke also contributed to the UT offense with a base hit each in the game.

Game One Box Score

Game Two Box Score

Tampa will return to action Tuesday for a doubleheader at home against LIU Post with the first game scheduled for 3 p.m. Live stats as well as a video webcast will be available through www.tampaspartans.tv.

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