Tampa Wins 2013-14 SSC Mayors’ Cup Women’s Division Trophy

WINTER PARK, Fla. - For the second-straight year the University of Tampa claimed the women's division of the Sunshine State Conference Mayors' Cup all-sports trophy for 2013-14. The Spartans also won the trophy in back-to-back years during 1991-92 and 1992-93. It is Tampa's fourth all-sports trophy.

First presented following the 1986-87 academic year, the award was traditionally sponsored by the mayors of the nine communities in which SSC member institutions are located.

"Congratulations to President Ronald Vaughn, athletic director Larry Marfise and the entire Tampa Athletic Department and student-athletes on winning the women's all-sports trophy for a second year in a row," said SSC Commissioner Ed Pasque.

In the women's division, points are awarded based on final regular-season conference standings in basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. For cross country, golf, rowing and swimming points are award based on a team's finish at their respective conference championship event.

Tampa led the league with a total of 53.5 points. The Spartans won SSC Championships in five sports including basketball, cross country, softball, swimming and volleyball. Tampa also finished third in soccer.

Rollins finished second for a second-straight year with a total of 48 points. The Tars were co-champions with Tampa in softball, while finishing runner-up in basketball, golf and soccer.

Nova Southeastern claimed third with 44 points, followed by Saint Leo (43.5), Barry (40), Florida Southern (33.5), Florida Tech (30.5), Lynn (30) and Eckerd (18).

The Spartans' women's cross country, women's soccer and volleyball teams all advanced to their respective NCAA South Regionals during the fall season. The cross country team advanced to the NCAA Cross Country Championship where they finished 28th overall. The volleyball team won the South Region and advanced to the NCAA quarterfinal round before concluding their season.

During the winter season, Tampa's women's basketball team advanced all the way to the NCAA South Regional Championship game before concluding its season. The Spartans' women's swimming team earned a berth to the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship where they finished 21st overall.

This spring Tampa's softball team earned the No. 2 seed in the NCAA South Regional to host part of the bracket for the second time since 2012. The Spartans fell in the regional final to end their season.

2013-14 SSC Mayors' Cup Women's Division
1. Tampa, 53.5 points
2. Rollins, 48 points
3. Nova Southeastern, 44 points
4. Saint Leo, 43.5 points
5. Barry, 40 points
6. Florida Southern, 33.5 points
7. Florida Tech, 30.5 points
8. Lynn, 30 points
9. Eckerd, 18 points