INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final 2OT: Florida Tech 2, #9 Tampa 3
Records: Florida Tech (5-7-1, 2-6-1 SSC) | #9 Tampa (12-2, 9-1 SSC)
Locations: Rick Stottler Field | Melbourne, Fla.
STATS OF THE MATCH:
- Tampa dominated the first few minutes of the half, netting the first goal in just under four minutes.
- In the 23rd minute, Guillermo Segovia converted a corner kick by Julien Remiti to tie it up 1-1.
- Tampa outshot the Panthers 9-2 in the first half.
- Spartans regained the lead in the 67th minute but was short lived as Thibault Chretien dribbled past the Tampa defenders and find the back of the net a minute later.
- Nick Brady came up with some big saves for the Panthers in the remaining 22 minutes as Tampa outshot Tech 10-4 in the second half.
- Tampa has multiple opportunities in the first OT but couldn't get past Brady
- Halfway through the second OT Tampa converted a throw in to score the golden goal.
- Spartans held an advantage in shots 26-7, shots on goal 15-4, and corner kicks 8-3
- Brady was credited with 12 saves on the day
COACHES CORNER:
"The men gave it their all tonight for their seniors" said Chan. "We had some good spells of momentum and showed great character to come from behind twice, but we just couldn't seem to restart the legs into OT. Tampa is a very well coached and talented team, they've been a great rival for many years and we always have a great battle so tonight fit that bill. Ultimately, the result was disappointing but we can take a lot of positives in the attitude and spirit shown in tonight's performance."
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Florida Tech moves to 16-35-7 all-time against Tampa
- Tech broke Tampa's 4-game shutout streak
- The Panthers are only the third team to score more than one goal against Tampa this season
- Brady's 12 saves were a season-high
UP NEXT: Florida Tech is on the road Tuesday, Nov. 2 for the season finale against #19 Lynn. Kick-off is set for 6 PM
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