Spartans Set to Host Rollins, JJ Jumper in SSC Battle
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa men's and women's basketball teams are each set to welcome Sunshine State Conference opponent Rollins College in a pair of Saturday afternoon matchups. The games will also feature an appearance by JJ jumper, the official mascot of the NCAA.
The 2 p.m., women's game will feature the Spartans (14-4, 6-2 SSC) and Rollins (10-7, 2-6 SSC) in the second meeting of the season between the teams. After recording a 61-49 victory over the Tars on December 1 in Winter Park, UT stands one game behind Nova Southeastern in the SSC standings with a Wednesday night trip to Fort Lauderdale to meet the Sharks on the slate.
In the 4 p.m., men's game, Tampa (13-4, 6-2 SSC) and Rollins (16-3, 5-3 SSC) will also meet for the second time after UT took the initial meeting by a score of 70-66 in Winter Park. While in a first place tie with Florida Southern, Tampa is also the top-ranked team in the South Region and has won four consecutive games.
Tickets may be purchased at the gate for $5 (adults) and $3 (students and senior citizens). UT students will be admitted free with a valid student ID.