The Florida Tech women's lacrosse team fell to No. 4 Tampa, 17-12, despite a standout performance by goalkeeper Bridget Robinson, who achieved a school-record 20 saves. The Panthers fought back after a sluggish start, tying the game at several points during the match thanks to hat tricks from Sophia Scichilone, Sofie Bender, and Gillian Craig. The match was closely contested but ultimately ended with Tampa maintaining control and securing the win. Florida Tech aims to rebound in their next game against No. 11 Saint Leo on April 1.

By the Numbers
  • Bridget Robinson recorded 20 saves, a school record.
  • Florida Tech had 10 turnovers in the first quarter.
State of Play
  • The Panthers are now 4-7 overall and 1-1 in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC).
  • Tampa improved to 7-2 and is also 1-1 in the SSC.
What's Next

The Panthers will seek to bounce back against the No. 11 Lions on April 1, which presents a challenge against another top-ranked team.

Bottom Line

Florida Tech demonstrated resilience but ultimately fell short; expectations remain high as they prepare for upcoming matches against formidable opponents.