Rollins Hands Tampa Its Biggest Loss Of Season

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa (8-6, 3-3 SSC) men's basketball team suffered its worst loss of the 2009-10 season, falling 72-55 to No. 23 Rollins College (12-3, 4-1 SSC) in a Sunshine State Conference meeting. The loss also marks the third in a row for Tampa.

Rollins led for the entire game, carrying a 31-22 advantage to intermission. The Tars led by as many as 24 in the second half while shooting 55.6 percent from the field. Rollins also outrebounded the Spartans by a 37-25 clip.

Anthony LaBruno led all Spartans with 18 points, all of which were 3-pointers. Freshman Callum Townsend added 15 points for UT.

Rashad Callaway turned in another solid performance, finishing with 12 points while connecting on 6-6 from the free throw line. Callaway also led Tampa with 10 assists, four steals and seven rebounds.

The Spartans will travel to Lakeland to meet SSC rival Florida Southern College on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Live stats and a webcast will be available through www.tampaspartans.com.

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