MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- The Barry Buccaneers fought to the buzzer but fell in their conference women's soccer opener 1-0 against the Tampa Spartans on Saturday night at Pepin Stadium, despite doubling their Sunshine State Conference opponent in shots.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Tampa 1, Barry 0
Records: Barry (0-4-0, 0-1-0 SSC), Tampa (1-4-0, 1-0-0 SSC)
All-Time Series: Bucs leads 19-10-3
SUMMARY:
- 15:22 - Maddie Hart-Pomerantz recorded her first two saves of the night when she stopped two chances from Tampa forward Moeko Morse.
- 41:17 - Jalyssa Richardson notched the game's only goal in the 42nd minute, just over 90 seconds after she checked into the game.
- 48:06 - Barry best scoring chance came just after the half when Ellen Cederin's shot got past Spartan keeper Megan Bromwell only to be swept off the line by her defense.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Barry out-shot the Spartans 19-9, although both squads put six on frame.
- Both Hart-Pomerantz and Bromwell had five saves, but Tampa's team save was the difference in the ball game.
- Barry also led 8-1 in corners.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Bucs return home on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to take on the ASA Miami Silver Storm in an exhibition match.
