Dominance of Lynn Continues as No. 3 Tampa Softball Takes Opener
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
BOCA RATON, Fla. - The No. 3 University of Tampa softball team hit the road for the first time in 2025, defeating Sunshine State Conference opponent Lynn University on FRiday night..
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Location: Lynn Softball Field | Boca Raton, Fla.
Final Score: No. 3 Tampa 1 | Lynn 0
History: Tampa has now won 19 straight games over the Fighting Knights, and leads the all-time series 68-19.
Records: Tampa (11-1, 4-0 SSC), Lynn (6-5, 0-1 SSC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
The game remained scoreless through 6.0 innings, with both teams struggling to generate offense. In the seventh inning, Tampa's Lauren Fantone reached base on a single and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Kinnah Kreidler, securing the only run of the game.
INSIDE THE STATS
- Gwen McGinnis: Dominated on the mound with a complete-game shutout, allowing just one hit and striking out 13 batters. She improved to 7-0 on the season.
- Kinnah Kreidler: Drove in the game-winning run with a sacrifice fly and also contributed a hit.
- Lauren Fantone: Went 1-for-4 and scored the only run of the game.
UP NEXT
The Spartans and Fighting Knights are slated for a Saturday doubleheader to conclude the series. First pitch is scheduled for noon.