#20 Nova Southeastern Edges UT In SSC Tournament

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - The No. 50 University of Tampa (5-14) tennis team was defeated by a 5-1 score to No. 20 Nova Southeastern University (10-10) in the backdraw of the 2011 Sunshine State Conference Championships at Sanlando Park.

The Spartans won the number-one doubles competition as the duo of Leslie Raymond and Lauren Hewett won by a score of 8-5.

UT will conclude the tournament on Saturday as it will meet No. 27 St. Leo University at 11 a.m., in the consolation match.

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