Tampa Women's Lacrosse Set To Take on Mercy

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – The University of Tampa women's lacrosse team is set to play Mercy on Thursday, March 7.

The Matchup: No. 4 University of Tampa (2-2, 0-0 SSC) vs. No. 17 Mercy (1-3, 0-0 ECC)

Date/Time: Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Location: Mercy Field. Main Hall, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

Series History: The Spartans lead the all-time series 2-0.

About the Spartans: Tampa has dropped two straight games after a home loss to No. 2 Adelphi and most recently an away loss to No. 1 Pace. The Spartans will look to get back in the win column on Thursday when they face Mercy. Senior, Sarah Hinkle leads the team in goals with 16 averaging 4 goals per game. Peyton Howell and Gracie Colombo are tied for the second most goals on the team with nine scored. Tampa will look to get their offense back on track after just two second-half goals were scored in the team's previous game. UT averaged 27 goals per game after its first two matchups and just 5.5 goals in its last two. History is on the Spartans' side heading into the matchup having never lost to the Mavericks.

About the Mavericks: Mercy comes into the matchup with a 1-2 overall record on the season. The Mavericks have faced ranked opponents in West Chester, New Haven, and Bentley so far this season and will continue this trend when they match up against Tampa. The Mavericks lone win came at home over New Haven. Mercy averages 10 goals per game and 14 goals against per game. Standout players, Leah Hansen and Leena Moussa have combined for 23 of the team's 30 goals.