No. 6 Ranked Spartans Look to Open Conference Play at Embry-Riddle

TAMPA, Fla. - After an undefeated trip out of state, the University of Tampa Spartans are back in the Sunshine State for their conference opener at Embry-Riddle.

The Matchup: No. 6 Tampa Spartans (4-0-1), Embry-Riddle Eagles (4-2)

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 25 at 7pm

Location: Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium || 1 Aerospace Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114

About the Spartans: Tampa comes into Wednesday's matchup with an overall record of 4-0-1 after two hard-fought away games in Colorado resulted in a win and a tie for the squad. The Spartans average 1.8 goals per game and have conceded just one goal so far this season. Junior Mimi Cronquist leads the team offensively with 3 goals for 6 points while freshman Ally Wold is just one point behind with 2 goals and an assist for 5 points. Senior goalkeeper Aidan Smith enters Wednesday's match with 17 saves and 4 shutouts on the season.

About the Eagles: The Eagles are coming off a 2-game win streak, most recently with a 6-1 win over Edward-Waters last Saturday. The Eagles have averaged 2.33 goals per game but have also allowed a 1.5 goal against average entering Wednesday's game. Ida Zetterberg leads the team offensively with 3 goals and 2 assists for 8 points. In goal for the Eagles, Oona Jokinen has recorded 26 saves for a save percentage of .765.

All-Time Series: The Eagles currently lead the series 6-5. The Spartans are looking to break a two game losing streak over the Eagles as their last win over ERAU occurred in the 2021 season. Most recently, the teams met on October 7, 2023 in Tampa where the Eagles nabbed a 3-2 win over the Spartans.

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