Spartans Return Home for Matchup With Lions

TAMPA, Fla. - No. 7 Tampa to face Saint Leo at home.

The Matchup: No. 7 University of Tampa (8-3, 1-1 SSC) vs. No. 18 Saint Leo (7-4, 1-1 SSC)

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Location: Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex. 1120 West North A Street, Tampa, FL 33606

Series History: Tampa is 9-2 all-time versus Saint Leo and has won nine straight.

About the Spartans: Tampa fell to Florida Southern on the road the last time out and will be looking to get back in the win column on Wednesday. The Spartans have won nine straight games versus the Lions including an 18-1 win away from home last season. Sarah Hinkle, the team leader in goals, has netted seven of her 41 goals in SSC matchups this season and will look to add to her total. Tampa's defensive play has been stellar this season. The Spartans lead the SSC in save percentage and goals-against-average in 660 total minutes of play. UT is 3-1 at home and 6-1 in its last seven matchups this season. Tampa hopes to make it 10 straight wins over Saint Leo when the Lions travel to Tampa.

About the Lions: Saint Leo is set to match up with Tampa for what will be their third SSC game of the season. The Lions are 7-4 and 1-1 in SSC play having won its last conference game over No. 15 Rollins in Winter Park. Saint Leo has faced five ranked opponents this season and will make it six on Wednesday when they play Tampa. The Lions leading goal scorer, Jana Nuss ranks ninth in the SSC for goals and has totaled 49 points thus far. The Lions have lost nine straight times to the Spartans and hope to break that streak which would push them to a game above .500 in the conference.