Spartans Welcome Mocs for Mid-Week Matchup

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's basketball team will host the Florida Southern Mocs on Wednesday, January 17th. The women will take the court at 5:30 pm.  

The Matchup: University of Tampa (12-4, 5-4 SSC) vs. Florida Southern (12-3, 7-2 SSC)

Date/Time: Wednesday, January 17th at 5:30 pm. 

Location: Bob Martinez Athletics Center | Tampa, Fla.

Last Time Out: The Spartans traveled to Melbourne to take on the Florida Tech Panthers and were defeated by the Panthers by a 51-44 margin. Staja Tyghter was the leading point scorer with 17 points. Emily Eshoo and Tyghter also led the defense with six rebounds each. As a team, the Spartans shot 35 percent from the field and collected 31 rebounds. 

About the Spartans: The Spartans are led offensively by Tyghter who is averaging 12.6 points per game. She is followed by junior Jeremie and sophomore Warden with 11.4 and 9.9. As a team, the Spartans are averaging 63.3 points per game while shooting 45.8 percent from the field. 

About the Mocs: Anja Fuchs-Robetin leads Florida Southern with 272 points averaging 18.1 per game. She is followed by Camille Giardina who is averaging 17.5 points per game. As a team, the Mocs are averaging 74.5 points per game, 35.4 rebounds per game, shooting 43.7 percent from the field and 73.3 from the free throw line. 

Series History: The Spartans trail the all-time series record with FSC with a 37-58 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.