March 1, 2011
Spartans Move Up In National Rankings
SKILLMAN, N.J. - After opening the season as the No. 41 team in the nation, The University of Tampa tennis team has moved up one spot to No. 40 in the Campbell's ITA NCAA Division II Women's Tennis Rankings.
Also ranked No. 9 in the South Region, the Spartans are coming of a 5-4 victory over Sunshine State Conference opponent Eckerd College.
Through seven matches, Tampa has faced tough competition as five of its opponents are in the national rankings while another, Embry-Riddle, is a top-five team in the NAIA.