No. 19 Spartans to Host SSC Championship Quarterfinal

TAMPA, Fla. - The No. 19 University of Tampa women's soccer team is set to host its quarterfinal matchup to open the 2015 Sunshine State Conference Women's Soccer Championship on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Pepin Stadium.

The Spartans concluded the regular season with an 11-3-3 overall record and a 5-2-1 tally in SSC action. The strong conference mark earned UT the No. 3 seed in the tournament, facing the No. 6 seed Saint Leo University in the opening round of play.

Tampa picked up a 2-0 victory in the regular season meeting against Saint Leo, as Cici Gonzalez and Korey O'Rourke found the net in the shutout. Forward Gabby Scirica assisted both goals as the Spartan defense held the Lions scoreless through regulation.

The winner of the Tuesday matchup will travel to Miami Shores, Fla. to face the second-seeded Nova Southeastern University at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 on the campus of Barry. The Buccaneers earned the top-seed of the tournament along with hosting duties after repeating as the SSC regular season champions.

Last season in the conference tournament, Tampa took a 2-0 victory over Eckerd College in its quarterfinal matchup in Pepin Stadium.

Tickets for the 7 p.m. contest will be $8 for adults and $5 for students. Students, faculty and staff with a valid school I.D. as well as children under the age of 12 will be admitted free of charge.

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Live stats as well as a live video webcast will be available through www.tampaspartans.com.

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