February 18, 2009
Tampa Defeated By #35 Flagler
Box score
ORLANDO, Fla. - In a neutral site match, The University of Tampa tennis team fell short against No. 35 Flagler College, losing by a score of 7-2. The Spartans are now 0-4 while the Saints improve to 1-3 on the year.
Tampa picked up its first win from the number two doubles team of Kourtney Stark and Victoria Bell. The duo defeated Veronica Figueroa and Roxane Alt by a score of 9-7.
In singles, Bell was the lone victor for the Spartans as she topped Fernanda Ospina by a score of 6-4, 6-2 in the fourth singles spot.
The Spartans return home to host a pair of weekend matches, beginning with a Friday meeting with No. 21 Barry at 3 p.m. The Spartans also host No. 11 Nova Southeastern on Sunday at 11 a.m.