Tampa Defeated By Saint Leo

ST. LEO, Fla. - The University of Tampa (0-2) tennis team fell by an 8-1 score to No. 26 Saint Leo University (2-0) on Wednesday.

The Spartans claimed its lone victory in the number-three doubles match. The team of Megan Mancini and Briana Ryan won by a score of 8-5.

Tampa is back in action on Saturday as it hosts Barry University in its Sunshine State Conference opener. The match is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the UT Tennis Complex.

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