No. 11 Spartans Set to Face Chargers

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa Spartans are set to host the Alabama–Huntsville Chargers in their last home game before going on the road for a series of matches.

The Matchup: No. 11 Tampa Spartans (2-0), Alabama-Huntsville Chargers (1-1)

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 11 at 7pm

Location: Pepin Stadium || 417 North Boulevard, Tampa, Fla. 33606

About the Spartans: The Spartans enter Wednesday's match with an overall record of 2-0 after defeating Christian Brothers 3-0 on Thursday and #12 Lee 3-0 on Saturday. The Spartans average nine shots per game. Mimi Cronquist leads the Spartans offensively with 2 goals. Just behind her, was Sydni Dennis, with one goal and two assists. In goal for the Spartans, Aidan Smith enters Wednesday with 7 saves and two shutouts. 

About the Chargers: The Chargers are coming off a 2-0 win against Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday, entering this match with an overall record of 1-1. The Chargers average 11.5 shots per game. Jayla Gillespie leads the Chargers offensively with seven shots and one goal. CeCe Szopa, in goal for the Chargers, headed to Tampa with an overall save percentage of .900 in her two starts.

All-Time Series: The Chargers currently lead the series 3-1. The Spartans and Chargers faced each other four times. The first meeting was in September 2002, and the Spartans fell 2-1. The last match took place in October of 2023, with the Chargers taking the game 1-0.