#8 Spartans Set To Take On Sharks In SSC Semifinal On Friday

TAMPA, Fla. - The eighth-ranked and second-seeded University of Tampa men's soccer team (14-1-1, 7-1) will take on sixth-seeded Nova Southeastern University (8-9-2, 3-5) on Friday night at 8 p.m. in the semifinal round of the Sunshine State Conference Tournament.

The Spartans ran off four straight wins to conclude the regular season, including a 6-1 win on the road against the Sharks. Tampa is led by top goal scorer Pascal Milien and fellow All-SSC first team member Lister Warren, who is coming off a three-goal game against Saint Leo. UT also boasts the 2009 SSC Defensive Player of the Year, Ryan Thompson, in goal.

Single day tickets are available for $8 (adults), $5 (students age 13 - college) and free for children age 12 and under.

Fans can access a live webcast through www.tampaspartans.com where live stats will be available. UT also offers eScores, which is a free text messaging service that sends text alerts following all Spartan events. Fans may also follow University of Tampa athletics on Twitter (www.twitter.com/utspartans) and Facebook.

2009 Sunshine State Conference Men's Soccer Championships Schedule (all games played at Pepin Stadium)
Friday, November 6
Semifinal 1: #1 Rollins vs. #4 Barry, 5:30 p.m.
Semifinal 2: #2 Tampa vs. #6 Nova Southeastern, 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 8
Championship: Winner Semi 1 vs. Winner Semi 2, 1 p.m.