Tampa Set to Host Barry in SSC Opener

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa men's soccer team opens conference play hosting the Barry University Buccaneers. 

The Matchup: University of Tampa Spartans (3-1) vs. Barry University Buccaneers (1-2-1)   

Date/Time: Saturday, September 18 at 6 p.m. 

Location: Pepin Stadium || Tampa, Fla. || 417 North Boulevard, Tampa, Fla. 33606   

About the Spartans: Tampa is looking to extend their three-game win streak, coming off a 3-0 win versus Clayton State. The Spartan offense has recorded 56 shots this season, Omar Thali leading the way with four goals and two assists. Just behind Thali is Travis Foster, with two goals and one assist. Spartans goalkeeper and reigning SSC Defensive Player of the Week, Adam Forster, heads into the match-up with six saves, a 0.74 goals-against average, .667 save percentage, and three shutouts so far this season. 

About the Buccaneers: Barry is coming off a 3-1 loss to Keiser, with the lone goal scored by Juan Caffaro. Leading the way offensively for the Buccaneers with two goals apiece is Caffaro and Daniel Schaal, Caffaro putting up six shots and Schaal with five, respectively. In goal for the Buccaneers is Jean Claude Consol, Consol has recorded three saves, a 1.50 goals-against average, and .500 save percentage this season.  

All-Time Series: Tampa is currently on a two-game win streak and leads the all-time series 24-14-3. In March of the 2020-21 season, the last match-up, Tampa defeated Barry 6-1. The longest win streak for Tampa was six games ending in September 1991. 

Tickets: General Admission ticket prices for all Tampa regular season athletic events are $5. Youth (ages 12 and under) are admitted free of charge. Students and faculty/staff are admitted free with a valid UT ID.   

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