via Tampa press releaseBOX SCORETAMPA, Fla. – The No. 14 University of Tampa Spartans UPSET the No. 10 Wingate University Bulldogs by a final score of 13-6 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. This is Tampa’s sixth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. Last season the Spartans faltered in the first round.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP: Final: UT Spartans 13, WU Bulldogs 6
Records: Tampa (15-5), Wingate (13-4)
Location: Naimoli Family Field | Tampa, Fla.
All-time Series: The Spartans lead the all-time series with the Bulldogs 3-0.
Follow Us: @TampaSpartans on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.HOW IT HAPPENED:1st Period
The Spartans shut out the Bulldogs in the first period 5-0.
The final goal of the first period was netted by Mosher McGraw off the assist by Vetter.
2nd Period
UT scored twice in the second period.
The first goal came from Vetter.
The second goal came from Wright.
Finally, Wingate netted their first goal of the contest with 1:53 left in the first half.
Heading into halftime, the Spartans led the Bulldogs 7-1.
3rd Period
To start the second half, Vetter scored his second goal of the contest with 11:23 left in the period.
After winning the faceoff, Ross Dickersonthen charged down the field, netting a goal that gave Tampa the 9-1 lead.
Wingate then scored the last three goals of the period.
At the end of the third period, Tampa held the lead over Wingate 9-4.
4th Period
The Wingate Bulldogs netted the first two goals of the final period.
Then Matt Vetterscored back-to-back goals for the Spartans giving them the 11-6 lead with 7:52 left in the contest. Vetter‘s first goal was assisted by Kilkowski.
Andrew Kewscored his second goal of the game with 6:32 on the clock.
The final goal of the contest was netted by Kansai Gareyoff the assist by Kew.
The No. 14 University of Tampa Spartans UPSET the No. 10 Wingate University Bulldogs by a final score of 13-6.
Tampa will advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals against No. 1 Limestone on Saturday, May 11thin Gaffney, S.C.
INSIDE THE STATS:
Matt Vetterpowered the Spartans offense with four goals and one assist.
Bryan Karnfaced 21 shots in the goal and stated 15 saves on the night.
UP NEXT:
The Spartans will travel to Gaffney, S.C. where they will take on No. 1 Limestone in the NCAA Quarterfinals on Saturday, May 11th. Should the Spartans win this, the NCAA Semifinal will take place on Sunday, May 19th.