Spartans Set to Host Conference Matchup on Saturday
TAMPA, Fla. – The #19 Tampa Spartans welcome Conference Visitors from the South
The Matchup: #19 University of Tampa Spartans vs. Nova Southeastern Sharks
Records: Tampa (4-2), Nova Southeastern (3-2-2)
Dates/Times: Saturday, September 24th at 6 p.m.
Location: Pepin Stadium | 417 North Blvd. | Tampa, Fla.
About the Spartans: Coming off a big 3-1 win on the road against #2 Palm Beach Atlantic, the Spartans are eager to keep the momentum going into this weekend's matchup. Senior Amgad Salah netted two goals in Saturday's contest to help propel the Spartans to the pivotal conference win. The game winning goal is credited to Elijah Saint-Marc, after he headed it into the goal in the 64th minute of the game. The Spartans are ready to take the field after a week with no games.
About the Sharks: Headed into Saturday's matchup, the Sharks are coming off a 1-0 loss to conference opponent Florida Tech. The other loss on the season came at the hands of St. Thomas 3-0. The Sharks have netted a total of 10 goals in the season so far, with their leading goal scorer being graduate student Michael Lawrence.
Series History: The Spartans have a sizeable 18-8-5 record in the overall series against the Sharks