UTampa's Road Stint Continues another week before Returning Home

UTampa's Road Stint Continues another week before Returning Home
October 27, 2024

Tampa, Fla. - The Spartans travel to three more Sunshine State Conference opponents in Palm Beach Atlantic, Embry-Riddle, and Rollins, this week before returning back to Tampa.

 

No. 8  Tampa vs. Palm Beach Atlantic

Tampa: 13-2 | Palm Beach Atlantic: 6-10

Monday, Oct. 28 - 5:00 PM EDT

Rubin Arena  | West Palm Beach, Fla.

 

No. 8 Tampa vs. Embry-Riddle

Tampa: 13-2 | Embry-Riddle 14-5

Friday, Nov. 1 - 7:00 PM EDT

Rick Case Center | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

 

No. 8 Tampa vs. Rollins

Tampa: 13-2 | Rollins: 12-9

Saturday, Nov. 2 - 4:00 PM EDT

Warden Arena | Winter Park, Fla.

 

 ABOUT THE SPARTANS:

  • UTampa leads the conference averaging 14.30 kills and 13.09 assists per set
  • Zoey Seput is 3rd in the SSC averaging 10.24 assists each set.
  • Kalli Cors is averaging the 4th most points per set in the conference with 4.56.
  • The 66 kills from UTampa last week at Florida Tech is the 6th most in any SSC game this season.
  • Cors (3.95) and Nathaly Perez (3.40) are averaging the 4th and 8th most kills in the conference. 
  • The Spartans are coming off of two thrilling 5-set matches.
  • UTampa has a combined record of 140-11 against their upcoming opponents this week. 

SCOUTING REPORT PALM BEACH ATLANTIC:

  • Currently, on a 10-game losing streak, the Sailfish have lost to all SSC opponents.
  • Middle hitters Harper Strokes (77) and Kailleigh Ammons (71) are both in the top 7 of blocks across the SSC.
  • Through 77 sets, Jayna Breedenberg has recorded the third most digs in the conference with 261.
  • PBA's defense has allowed the most kills and assists, second most aces, and third-highest opponent hitting percentage. 
  • The Sailfish have played in the most sets with 77 compared to Tampa with the second-lowest at 54.

SERIES HISTORY:

  • UTampa has only 5 losses to go along with 21 victories over the PBA all-time.
  • The Spartans have won 11 straight over the Sailfish.

SCOUTING REPORT EMBRY-RIDDLE:

  • ERAU is on a 4 game-winning streak.
  • The Eagles are coming off a sweeping upset over no. 18 ranked Barry.
  • The 52 kills and 50 assists tallied by ERAU against Barry are both the 2nd most of the respective category in a 3-set SSC game this season.
  • Averaging 12.99 a set, the Eagles' 870 assists lead the conference.
  • Isabella Rujano (4.31) and Jaden McBride (3.72) are averaging the 2nd and 5th most kills across the SSC.
  • UTampa faces an ERAU offense with a hitting percentage of .257, the most of any opponent thus far. 

SERIES HISTORY:

  • The Spartans have soared to a perfect 18-0 when facing the Eagles.
  • Tampa hosted Embry-Riddle earlier this month in a 3-0 sweep.

SCOUTING REPORT ROLLINS:

  • Similar to the Embry-Riddle, Rollins is also coming off of a victory over no. 18 ranked Barry.
  • The Tars have served the most aces in the conference this year with 154.
  • Recording 22 kills against Barry, Lana Gerard is tied for the fifth most in an SSC match.
  • Libero, Adriana Lopez's 4.03 digs per set are the most in the SSC.
  • Jadyn Troutman (19) and Makayla Moran (15) have the 3rd and 6th most solo blocks in the conference.
  • Rollins' defense is allowing the highest hitting percentage in the conference from opponents with .198.

SERIES HISTORY:

  • UTampa won their 101st game against Rollins earlier this month with a victory at home.
  • The Spartans have only fallen to the Tars 6 times in 47 years of play.