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Ryan Blount
Ryan Blount
November 16, 2025

Tampa Men's Basketball to Host Pair of Teams at The Bob

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa men's basketball team is back in action at the Martinez Athletics Center with a pair of home games this week. The Spartans will face Staten Island on Monday at 7 p.m., followed by a Thursday night matchup with Anderson University (S.C.) at 7:00 p.m. 

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About Tampa

The Spartans enter the week 1–0, coming off a dominant 104–69 victory in their opener. Ryan Blount led the way with a career-high 33 points and 8 rebounds, while B.J. Schaeffer added 18 points on 66.7% shooting. Trey Lane chipped in 13 points and 3 assists. Tampa shot 52.2% from the field and grabbed 35 rebounds, showcasing a balanced attack.

About Anderson University

Anderson is off to a hot start at 2–0, averaging an impressive 95 points per game after wins over Erskine (101–61) and Emmanuel (GA) (89–71). Osmar Garcia-Araujo dominates inside with 18.5 PPG and 7.5 RPG on 85% shooting. Kadyn Dawkins adds 14.0 PPG and hits 66.7% from three, while Caleb McAbee contributes 12.0 PPG. The Trojans boast a .550 FG% and strong rebounding numbers.

About College of Staten Island

The Dolphins are also 2–0, with wins over Saint Michael's (77–71) and Chestnut Hill (92–81). Aaron Goldstein leads with 21.0 PPG and five made threes, while Mitchell Wiggan adds 17.0 PPG on 54.2% shooting. JJ Chestnut provides 16.0 PPG and 9 assists. Staten Island averages 84.5 points per game and shoots 45.2% from the field, making them a dangerous offensive team.