No.2 Spartans Secure First NCAA Tournament Win in Program History

TAMPA, FL. – The No.2 University of Tampa women's lacrosse team wins their first NCAA Tournament game in program history and advance to the next round.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: No.2 University of Tampa 15, No.9 Rollins College 13

Records: Tampa (18-2), Rollins (15-4)

Location: Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex | Tampa, Fl

HOW IT HAPPENED:

First Quarter: The game opened with Rollins winning the first draw control of the game going into setting up their offense. This quickly turned into a goal for Rollins as they put the first points on the board. Tampa's first offensive possession didn't result in anything, but they were eager to make it up on defense playing strong on the defensive end. Alex Walling contributed to this with a save preventing Rollins from getting on the board again too early. Although Rollins scored on a separate possession, Tampa finally found the back of the net with a goal from Riley McGettigan. The goals for the Spartans were scored as follows:

2:55 - Riley McGettigan, assisted by Lizzie Pierpont

Score: 1-2 (Rollins)

Second Quarter: The second quarter opened with another good defensive stunt from Tampa draining Rollins shot clock. Tampa came back with a goal from Sophi Wrisk to tie the game at two. From here, both teams exchanged scores tying the game at four. After a goal from Julia Kolderman, Tampa takes their first lead of the afternoon. They kept the ball rolling forcing Rollins to take a timeout and going up by three to finish the second quarter. The Spartan goals headed into halftime were scored as follows:

10:50 - Sophi Wrisk, unassisted

9:19 - Sarah Hinkle, assisted by Cece Colombo

6:50 - Emma McLoughlin, unassisted

3:54 - Julia Kolderman, unassisted

3:14 - Lizzie Pierpont, assisted by Julia Kolderman

2:18 - Dani Waters, unassisted

0:29 - Riley McGettigan, unassisted

Score: 8-5 (Tampa)

Third Quarter: The third quarter started with Tampa winning the draw control. This turned into a goal for Sarah Hinkle extending Tampa's lead. Rollins comes back scoring, cutting down Tampa's lead to three again. They then cut the deficit to two with 6:00 left. Rollins kept pushing scoring again putting themselves within one with 3:30 left. Tampa's lead was in jeopardy but they weren't giving up fighting until the end with a goal from Allie Peebles. Another goal from Kolderman closes out the third for Tampa keeping them on top. The Spartans goals were scored as follows:

13:51 - Sarah Hinkle, assisted by Jenna Myhal

12:56 - Emma McLoughlin, unassisted

8:04 - Lizzie Pierpont, assisted by Cece Colombo

2:32 - Allie Peebles, unassisted

2:09  - Julia Kolderman, assisted by Lizzie Pierpont

Score: 13-10 (Tampa)

Fourth Quarter: The last quarter started with Rollins getting on the board quickly putting the score at 13-11. Back to back saves from Walling stops Rollins momentum for a little bit. Rollins then scores back to back goals tying the game at 13 with 5:06 left. Cece Colombo was all over the field on the offensive end fighting for each possession after deflecting a pass from Rollins goalie which lead to a goal from Kolderman. Colombo scooped up the last draw control of the game to secure the win for the Spartans helping them advance to the next round in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartan goals for the fourth quarter were scored as follows:

3:35 - Julia Kolderman, unassisted

0:24 - Dani Waters, unassisted

Final: 15-13 (Tampa)

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Julia Kolderman led the team with a hattrick
• Lizzie Pierpont and Cece Colombo finished with two assists a piece
• Cece Colombo led scooping up seven groundballs
• Cece Colombo and Sophi Wrisk led the team winning three draw controls each

BEYOND THE BOX:

• This is the Spartans first win in the NCAA Tournament in program history
• Tampa outshot Rollins, 32-23
• Tampa caused 14 opponent turnovers

UP NEXT: The Spartans advance to the next round of the NCAA Tournament to compete on Sunday, May 14 at 12 p.m. against the winner of Florida Southern vs. Flager.