Tampa Travels to No. 7 Embry-Riddle

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The undefeated Spartans hit the road for their first Sunshine State Conference away game of the season, as No. 7 Embry-Riddle hosts its annual Morgan's Message game.

The Matchup: No. 1 University of Tampa (10-0, 1-0 SSC) vs. No. 7 Embry-Riddle (10-1, 1-0 SSC)

Date/Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Location: Embry-Riddle Lacrosse Field. 1 Aerospace Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Series History: Tampa holds a perfect 6-0 record all-time against Embry-Riddle, with the two programs meeting once per season since 2018. The Spartans have posted double-digit goals in every matchup, while the Eagles have reached double digits only twice. Tampa has won each contest by an average margin of nearly 9 goals.

About the Spartans: The University of Tampa Spartans are coming off their biggest win of the season—defeating No. 3 Florida Southern 12–8, in a match that tied for their smallest goal differential this year. Three Spartans recorded hat tricks: Mary Kate Person, Peyton Howell, and Sarah Engle. Engle continues to lead the entire Sunshine State Conference as the only player averaging 5 goals per game. On the defensive end, Lexi Waters, the IWLCA Defensive Player of the Week, led the match with 4 caused turnovers and added 5 draw controls.

About the Eagles: Embry-Riddle is riding a 5-game winning streak following a thrilling double-overtime win over No. 13 Rollins. Now ranked No. 7 nationally, the Eagles have bounced back strong since an  overtime loss to now No. 4 Lynn. Their recent stretch includes wins over nationally ranked No. 15 Flagler and No. 18 Saint Anselm, along with a season-high 25-goal performance against Palm Beach Atlantic.