No. 14 Spartans Set to Host Mustangs

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Spartans will host the Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs in a Thursday afternoon doubleheader. 

The Matchups: No. 14 University of Tampa Spartans vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs 

Record: No. 11 Tampa Spartans (13-8), Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs (8-9)  

Dates/Times: Thursday, March 10 at 2:00 pm (DH)  

Location: Naimoli Family Softball Field || 1005 Frederic H. Spaulding Drive, Tampa, Fla.    

About the Spartans: The Spartans enter Thursday afternoon's doubleheader after Mary Beth Feldman and Mariah Galhouse threw shutouts from the circle to sweep Minnesota Duluth on Tuesday. Galhouse threw 100 pitches in the nine-inning, 1-0 victory over the Bulldogs, striking out seven. Feldman struck out five and nearly threw a no-hitter in the 1-0 victory in game two, Bulldogs ending her run with a base hit at the top of the 7th inning.  

About the Mustangs: The Mustangs are anxious to get back to work after their two scheduled games for Wednesday were postponed due to weather. Their last time out resulted in a 15-8 loss to the Grand Valley State Lakers. Mustangs currently have a team batting average of .317 and .425 slugging. 

Series History: Spartans hold a 7-1 lead over the Mustangs. The last meeting between the two teams was in March of the 2020 season. Spartans split the series, handing the Mustangs their first victory.