Spartans Set to Host Conference Matchups to Close Out Regular Season
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Spartans Set to Host Conference Opponents to Close Out Regular Season
Tuesday's Matchup: University of Tampa Spartans vs. #10 Florida Tech Panthers
Records: Tampa (5-5-2, 3-3-2), #10 Florida Tech (7-0-5, 4-0-4)
Friday's Matchup: University of Tampa Spartans vs. Eckerd College Tritons
Records: Tampa (5-5-2, 3-3-2), Eckerd (5-4-4, 3-4-1)
Dates/Times: Tuesday, October 25th at 7 p.m. and Friday, October 28th at 7 p.m.
Location: Pepin Stadium | 417 North Blvd. | Tampa, Fla.
About the Spartans: Coming off a painful loss on the road at the hands Lynn, the Spartans look to close out their regular season on a high note. Senior Omar Thali netted his third goal of the year, and senior Till Neumann netted his first to aid in the attempted Spartan comeback. Tampa is eager to take the field at home for the last time in the regular season.
About the Panthers: Headed into Tuesday's matchup, the Panthers are coming off a 3-2 win against Saint Leo. Florida Tech's three goals were all scored by a different player, with the last goal netted by graduate student Soeren Nygarrd of Denmark. The Panthers are looking to keep their undefeated record in the conference.
Series History: The Spartans have a 35-16-7 record in the overall series against the Panthers.
About the Tritons: Headed into Friday's matchup, the Tritons will be coming off a game against Palm Beach Atlantic on Tuesday. Before Tuesday's game, the Tritons are putting a 7-1 loss against Nova Southeastern behind them from Saturday. The lone goal was netted by sophomore Tommy Shepard of England. Eckerd is looking to win their fourth conference matchup of the season.
Series History: The Spartans have a 37-11-0 record in the overall series against the Tritons.