February 22, 2008
Spartans Split in Opening Day of Eckerd Tournament
Box score
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The University of Tampa softball team split in the opening day at the Eckerd Tournament in Clearwater. The Spartans picked up a victory against Tarleton State (5-2) and recorded a loss to conference foe Florida Tech, (9-1) moving to 10-4 on their young season.
The Spartans are back in action Sunday as the look to conclude the Eckerd Tournament with a trio of games starting at 9:00 a.m., against Palm Beach Atlantic followed by a 11:30 am game against #17 Midwestern State. The tourney will conclude with a 6 p.m., game against conference rival Saint Leo.
Team Stats
Pitching
Win: Amber West (4-2)
Loss: Deanna Henriott (6-2)
Batting
Pitching
Win: Heather VanLandingham (4-2)
Loss: Jessi Walters (0-0)
Batting
Tarleton State
2B:
Brooke Saulters
3B:
none
HR:
none