No. 1 Tampa Sweeps No. 8 Lynn

TAMPA, Fla. – The top-ranked University of Tampa Spartans continued their dominant run with a straight-set victory over No. 8 Lynn University on Friday night at the Bob Martinez Athletic Center.

Final Score: No. 1 Tampa 3 (1: 25–19, 2: 25–18, 3: 25–17), No. 8 Lynn 0

Records: No. 1 Tampa (15–0, 7–0 SSC), No. 8 Lynn (15–3, 5–3 SSC)

Location: Bob Martinez Athletic Center | Tampa, Fla.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

First Set:
The opening set saw both teams trade early points before Tampa found its rhythm. A kill by Connor Rahn gave the Spartans a 10–7 lead, and back-to-back blocks from Jenna Davis and Mak Carter pushed the margin to 17–11. Rachel Gregg closed the frame with a strong swing off the right side, sealing the first set 25–19 for Tampa. | Score: 25–19 Tampa

Second Set:
The Spartans wasted no time taking control in the second set. Schrenger and Nathaly Perez combined for several key kills as Tampa jumped out to a 16–9 advantage. A service ace from Ana Rivera energized the home crowd before Rahn finished the set with a thunderous kill, giving Tampa a 2–0 match lead. | Score: 25–18 Tampa

Third Set:
Tampa carried its momentum into the final frame, hitting an impressive .385 as a team. Schrenger and Rahn continued to dominate offensively, while Kayla Dondero orchestrated the attack with 19 assists. The Spartans' depth proved too much for Lynn, as Carter and Gregg delivered the final blows to secure the sweep. | Score: 25–17 Tampa

INSIDE THE STATS:

• Tess Schrenger and Connor Rahn each tallied 11 kills.
• Rachel Gregg posted 7 kills and 3 block assists.
• Jenna Davis led all players with 4 total blocks.
• Ana Rivera added 8 digs and an ace.
• Tampa hit .340 as a team while holding Lynn to .131.
• The Spartans remain undefeated (15–0) and extend their home winning streak at the Bob Martinez Center.