Tampa Set to Host Nova Sharks
January 25, 2018

Tampa Set to Host Nova Sharks

The University of Tampa men's basketball team will host the Sharks for a 4 pm matchup.

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's basketball team will host the Nova Southeastern on Saturday, January 27th. The men will compete at 4 pm following the women's matchup at 2 pm.   

The Matchup: University of Tampa (7-11, 3-9 SSC) vs. Nova Southeastern University (12-6, 6-6 SSC) 

Date/Time: Saturday, January 27th at 4 pm.

Location: Bob Martinez Athletics Center | Tampa, Fla.

Last Time Out: The Spartans traveled to St. Petersburg to take on the Eckerd College Tritons and were defeated, 86-72. Marcel Robinson led the Spartans in scoring with 27 points. Pat Bacon added 20 as he and Robinson were the lone Spartans in double figures. Mekhi Biffle led the defense with seven rebounds.

About the Spartans: Bacon leads Tampa offensively, tallying 20.4 points per game. He is followed by senior Marcel Robinson and Duke Shelton with 15.2 and 14 points per game, respectively. As a team, the Spartans average 79.3 points per game and have a 47.1 field goal percentage.

About the Sharks: The Sharks are led offensively by David Dennis who has 382 points and is averaging 21.2 points per game. He is followed by Malik Hardy who has 278 points and tallies 16.4 points per game. As a team, NSU is shooting 45.6 percent from the field and collecting 39.3 rebounds per game.   

Series History (Men's): The Spartans lead the all-time series record with the Sharks with a 19-17 record.

Tickets: Tickets for are $5 for adults, senior citizens and coaches. Children under 12 will be admitted free. UT students, faculty and staff will be admitted free with a valid student ID.

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