TAMPA, Fla. -- The Barry Buccaneers got a late goal from McKenna Delong to salvage a 1-1 tie with the Tampa Spartans in Sunshine State Conference women's soccer action on Saturday night at Pepin Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Tampa 1, Barry 1
Records: Tampa (1-4-3, 0-1-2 SSC), Barry (7-3-1, 2-2-1 SSC)
All-Time Series: Barry leads 16-1-1
SUMMARY:
- 30:37 - The Spartans got on the board first as Madison McElhone scored an unassisted goal. | Tampa 1 Barry 0
- 58:34 - The Bucs got the equalizer from Delong in the 59th minute. After Delong was pulled down in the box by the Spartans' Quinn Knapp, Delong stepped up and converted the kick for her team-leading sixth goal. | Barry 1, Tampa 1
NOTEWORTHY:
- Barry out-shot Tampa 16-14, although both teams put eight shots on frame.
- Emily Parrott had seven saves, the most she has had since the season opener against West Florida (8).
- Megan Hessel had seven saves for Tampa.
- Delong takes over the team scoring lead with six goals and 12 points.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Bucs host the Nova Southeastern Sharks on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
