Tampa Set to Host Tusculum in Home Opener

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa women's soccer team will face off against Tusculum University for the Spartans home opener.

The Matchup: Tampa Spartans (0-1-1) vs. Tusculum Pioneers (0-2)

Date/Time: Friday, September 10 at 7 p.m.

Location: Pepin Stadium || Tampa, Fla. || 417 North Boulevard, Tampa, Fla. 33606

About the Spartans: Tampa is coming off a 0-0 double-overtime tie versus West Alabama last Sunday. Goalkeeper Lovisa Camel is looking to continue her clean sheet streak this weekend. Camel has recorded three saves, a 1.35 goals-against average, and a .500 save percentage. Sophomores Madison McElhone and Jalyssa Richardson recorded a goal apiece for the Spartans.

About the Pioneers: Tusculum is looking to secure their first win of the season, coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to King University. In goal, Grayson Patterson has tallied 14 saves, 0.737 save percentage, and a 2.49 goals-against average. Kenzie Ellenburg is leading the way for the Pioneer offense scoring their three goals of the season thus far. 

All-Time Series: Tampa holds a 5-2-1 record in the all-time series. The Spartans posted a 3-1 victory on the road in 2015. Tusculum's last win over Tampa was a 3-1 victory on September 17, 2010, in Columbus, Ga.

Tickets: General Admission ticket prices for all Tampa regular season athletic events are $5. Youth (ages 12 and under) are admitted free of charge. Students and faculty/staff are admitted free with a valid UT ID. 

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