Spartans Travel to the Swamp to Take on the Gators
TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa Men's basketball team will travel to Gainesville to take on the University of Florida Gators for an exhibition match to kick off the 2017-2018 season.
The Matchup: University of Florida (0-0) vs. University of Tampa (0-0)
Date/Time: Sunday, November 5 at 2 p.m.
Location: Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center | Gainesville, Fla.
About the Spartans: UT returns seniors Duke Shelton and Marcel Robinson as well as juniors Pat Bacon, Freddy Ibrahim, and Anthony Gamble. Shelton and Robinson led the Spartans last season in points per game with 14.2 and 14, respectively. The Spartans have also added three transfers to their roster as well as two freshmen.
About the Gators: After a run in the 2016-2017 NCAA Tournament and ending the season 27-9 (.750) the Gators return leading point scorer KeVaughn Allen. UF also returns Kevarrius Hayes, Keith Stone, and John Egbunu. The Gators have five players beginning their novice season in the swamp.
Series History: The Gators own the all-time series over the Spartans with a 6-2 overall record since 1963.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased through the following link http://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_tickets_.aspx
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