Opening Weekend for the No. 3 Spartans

TAMPA, Fla. – It's opening weekend for the No. 3 Spartans, and they are set to host the Georgia College Bobcats for a three game series.

The Matchup: No. 3 University of Tampa Spartans vs. Georgia College Bobcats

Records: Tampa (0-0), Georgia College (0-0)

Dates/Times: Friday at 6 p.m.; Saturday at 3 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m.

Location: University of Tampa Baseball Field | 601 North Blvd. | Tampa, Fla.

About the Spartans: The Spartans finished the season with a 44-13 record. The Spartans made it to the NCAA South Super Regional, where they fell to Sunshine State Conference opponent Rollins in two games. Tampa was again picked to win the SSC for the 16th time in the 17 preseason coaches' polls. 

About the Bobcats: The Bobcats finished 33-20, with a 18-9 Peach Belt conference record. Georgia College played their first game of the 2023 season on Feb. 1. The Bobcats played at Emmanuel (Ga.), where they took home a 4-2 victory.

Series History: The teams have met every season dating back to 1995. The Spartans are 31-11 against the Bobcats at home, and the last time these two teams have met the Spartans took two of three in Milledgeville, Ga.