Spartans to Host Pirates

Tampa, Fla. - The University of Tampa women's basketball team will take on Armstrong Atlantic State University Saturday at the Bob Martinez Athletics Center. Tipoff is set for 12 p.m.

The Spartans are 1-1 after hosting the Spartan Challenge this past weekend. They defeated Francis Marion 73-65, but had some trouble with No. 3 Clayton State.

Tampa is led by Keke Jones, averaging 12.5 points per game. Two other Spartans are also scoring in double figures so far this season.

Armstrong is currently 2-0, coming off of a 96-59 win against Columbia (S.C.). The Pirates are led by Tyler Carlson, averaging 19.5 ppg.

Tampa leads the all-time series 2-1 against the Pirates. The teams last met in 2009.

Tickets are available at the gate for $5. Children 12-and-under will be admitted free. UT faculty, staff and students are admitted free when displaying a valid Spartan ID card.

UT will offer live stats and a webcast for the match through TampaSpartans.tv.

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