Spartans Pave 3-0 Victory Over Tars
TAMPA, Fla. - The No. 6 University of Tampa volleyball team remained undefeated in Sunshine State Conference play by defeating Rollins College in a Friday night straight-sets sweep. The three set victory improved the Spartans SSC record to a perfect 10-0.
The Spartans now sit with a 21-3 tally on the top of the SSC standings. The Tars of Rollins College fall to 14-11, with a 5-4 mark in conference play.
Reigning National Player of the Week Danielle Selkridge paced the Tampa offense with 13 kills. The senior received help from Holly Reschke and Jackie Neff, who added 11 and eight kills respectively.
The Spartans won the first set 25-21 with Jessica Yingling leading the way. The captain contributed four kills and two big block solos. Setter Kahley Patrick had 10 assists and a pair of digs to round out the premier set.
Tampa continued its consistent play into the second stanza, finishing with a 25-22 victory. The Spartans resisted a late set surge by the Tars, due to strong defensive play. Libero Frances Cardenas had five of the Spartans 17 digs.
For the third frame, Rollins was once again overmatched by Selkridge. The middle hitter swung for a staggering .667 attack percentage. The Spartan ensemble of Reschke, Neff and Meagan Burke added four kills each, as UT rounded out the game with a 25-14 final set victory.
The Spartans will be back in action November 2nd at St. Leo University. Tampa will seek to continue its flawless SSC streak against the Lions of St. Leo and the Mocs of Florida Southern College on Saturday, November 3rd. Live stats as well as a live video webcast for the Oct. 26th match will be available through www.tampaspartans.tv.
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