Tampa Basketball Teams Set to Host Lynn in SSC Home Opener
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa men's and women's basketball programs welcome the Lynn University Fighting Knights to the Martinez Center for a Saturday afternoon Sunshine State Conference matchup.
WOMEN'S:
The Matchup: No. 15 University of Tampa Spartans (8-2, 1-0 SSC) vs. Lynn University Fighting Knights (2-4, 0-2 SSC)
Date/Time: Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 2:00 pm
Location: Bob Martinez Athletics Center | Tampa, Fla. | 400 North Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606
Series History: The Spartans and the Fighting Knights have matched up a total of 54 times. The record is 43-11 with Spartans taking a big lead in wins. Out of the last 10 games, the Spartans took eight wins.
Last Time Out: Dori Nagy finished the game with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Kayla Bonilla came on top for the team with four assists and four rebounds. LaShayla Wright-Ponder and Melijah Sullivan also finished in double-digits with 10 and 12 points respectively.
About the Spartans (Women): After one conference test so far, Tampa is 1-0 with a total of 74 points scored. Nagy and Sullivan have both scored double-digits in that game. Nagy, Kayla Bonilla, Sullivan, and Eleanore Marciszewski have all played over 30 minutes the conference game. Tampa had an overall field percentage of 61.5 and shot 70% of their free throws.
About the Fighting Knights (Women): The Eagles are 0-2 in the conference after losing their last two games to Eckerd and Barry. Lynn is averaging 55.5 points per game and 38.6% on field goal percentage per game. Freshman forward, Kennedi Philson is the only one averaging in the double digits with 11 points per game. Their defense is forcing 8.7 steals per games and about two blocks per games.
MEN'S:
The Matchup: University of Tampa Spartans (3-2, 0-1 SSC) vs. Lynn University Fighting Knights (4-1, 1-1 SSC)
Date/Time: Saturday, December 4, 2021 4:00 pm
Location: Bob Martinez Athletics Center | Tampa, Fla. | 400 North Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606
Series History: Lynn leads the overall series 28-21, and has a record at Bob Martinez Athletics Center of 13-10. In the last 10 meetings, Tampa is 3-7.
Last Time Out: The Spartans were victorious against Bemidji State, 67-64, in the Eckerd Thanksgiving Classic Tournament. Three different players scored in double-digit figures: Martin Lakovic (15), Tyson Leitao (10), and Max Jones (30).
About the Spartans (Men): After one conference game, the men have scored 80 points, with a field goal percentage of 31%. The Spartans have three players averaging in the double-digits. Jones leads the way with 26 points in conference play. Senior guard Derrick Felder shoots 12 points and freshman guard, De'Andre Harvey not too far behind with 11 points. Lakovic and Felder are both playing 30 minutes or more.
About the Fighting Knights (Men): The Fighting Knights are averaging around 87 points per game. Five games in, Lynn is shooting 30.4% from the field, and 36.9% from 3-point line. The Fighting Knights have three players averaging in double-digits figures. Graduate guard/forward, Christian Peevy leads the team with 23.2 points per game and playing 29 minutes per game. Graduate guard, Brandon Bornelus is averaging with 16 points per game with 33.6 minutes of playing time per game.
Tickets: General admission ticket prices for all Tampa regular season athletic events are $5. Youth (ages 12 and under) are admitted free of charge. UT students and faculty/staff are admitted free with a valid Spartan ID.
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