The Spartans opened up a 12-point lead in the first half, only to let it dwindle as the game progressed. Tampa leads Rollins 29-25 at the end of the first period.

Alexa Kane has a game-high 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting. Erica Woodard has grabbed four rebounds and scored seven points.

Larissa McDonough, the leading scorer for the Tars, sat on the bench for most of the first half as she quickly picked up three fouls. McDonough scored 10 points and blocked one shot. She has four rebounds.

For the Spartans, Sheena Walton blocked eight shots in the first half while scoring four points and grabbing three rebounds.

The Spartans are 5-of-5 from the free throw line after missing six of their last seven in the semifinal match.

Tampa is the defending SSC Champion, defeating Rollins last year at St. Leo. Both teams came into the game unranked.