Women's Lacrosse Announces its Captains for the 2016 Season

TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa head women's lacrosse coach Kelly Gallagher has announced the selection of the team captains for the 2016 season.  Senior Amanda Parker along with junior Emilie Barbosa and sophomore Shannon Sweeney will lead the Spartans for the spring campaign.

"Our captains this season will provide our team with excellent leadership and will act as strong role models for the program," said Coach Gallagher.  "These three athletes will guide our underclassmen and help continue the culture of the Tampa women's lacrosse program."

Parker, a senior from Doylestown, Pa., led the Spartans in ground balls for the 2015 season.  The defender posted 18 caused turnovers while playing in all 16 games during her junior season.  Parker notched six ground balls and a pair of caused turnovers against Pfeiffer on March 26, 2015 for a solid defensive effort.

Barbosa, a junior from Gainesville, Va., scored 14 goals for UT during the 2015 season. The attacker assisted five Spartan goals and picked up 15 ground balls in her 15 games of action as a sophomore.  Barbosa netted four goals against Wilmington (Del.) in Tampa's 17-16 win last season.

Sweeney, a sophomore from Wayne, Pa., totaled 28 draw controls while adding 17 goals and a pair of assists from the midfield position.  The midfielder recorded her best performance of the season against Shorter, netting four goals while adding an assist, converting 80% of her shots on goal.

UT will begin the season hosting Rollins College on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.  Live stats as well as a live video webcast will be made available through www.tampaspartans.com.

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