UT Heads To NCAA Tournament As No. 13 Team In Nation
STARKVILLE, Miss. - The University of Tampa softball team continues its showing in the national ranks as the squad is now ranked No. 13 in the NFCA Division II poll.
Currently 38-7, Tampa opened the season with a school record 12 consecutive victories while also setting a record for the best start in program history going 15-1.
Tampa concluded its regular season with a sweep of Sunshine State Conference opponent Eckerd College in a three game series in St. Petersburg, Fla., to edge its way up in the SSC standings.
Tampa is one of four NCAA South Region teams as Alabama-Huntsville (1), Valdosta State (3) and Rollins (4) also appear in the top-25. Fellow SSC opponent Barry is also listed as receiving votes in the current installment.
UT earned the No. 3 position in the NCAA South Regional. The tournament will begin on Friday with the Spartans taking on the University of Arkansas-Monticello in Winter Park, Fla.