Tampa Welcomes Defending Champion Limestone

TAMPA, Fla. - The fourth ranked University of Tampa Spartans are set to welcome the top-ranked Limestone College Saints to the Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex on Saturday. This will be a rematch of last season's NCAA Semifinal match, in which Limestone won 14-10.

Tampa comes into this game at 2-0, after defeating Queens 20-4 in its season opener last week, and defeating Tusculum in its home opener 14-8. The Spartans are led by Conor Whipple, who earned conference player of the week honors for his performance last week. Whipple comes into the game with 11 points, as he has netted seven goals, and dished out four assists. Zak Goldbach is second on the team with six goals on the season, while Chris Vetter is second in points with eight, as he has scored five goals, and collected three assists.

Limestone comes into the game at 1-0, as the defeated No. 15 ranked Lenoir-Rhyne 17-16 on the road last week. Jordan Saunderson leads the way for the Saints, as he has racked up four goals and one assists.

The game is scheduled to beging at 1:00 p.m. Fans may follow along online at TampaSpartans.TV

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