UT to Host Eckerd In Basketball Doubleheader

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa women's and men's basketball teams are set to host the Eckerd College Tritons on Wednesday at the Bob Martinez Athletics Center.

The women take the court at 5:30 p.m., while the men follow at 7:30 p.m.

The Spartan men (6-17) are coming off a 61-44 loss to Nova Southeastern on Saturday. Senior guard Ashton Graham leads Tampa with 13.8 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game. Other notable scorers are junior forward Callum Townsend (10.2 ppg) and sophomore forward Stefon Barfield (7.6 ppg).

The Spartans women (9-14) fell to Nova Southeastern 61-54 on Saturday. Senior center Jaleesa Harmon leads all scorers with 13.5 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game. Other notable scorers are junior forward Moriah Hodge (12.0 ppg) and sophomore guard Illyssa Vivo (12.0 ppg).

Eckerd's men (17-5) have won six straight dating back to Jan. 25. Eckerd's women (13-8) are coming off a 65-57 win over Palm Beach Atlantic University on Saturday.

Tickets will be available at the gate for $5 (adults) and $3 (children and senior citizens). UT students will be admitted for free with a valid student ID.

Live stats and a video webcast will be available through www.tampaspartans.tv.

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