VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: No. 1 Tampa Can Clinch SSC Title With Road Victories
November 14, 2025

VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: No. 1 Tampa Can Clinch SSC Title With Road Victories

TAMPA, Fla. - The Spartans travel South to play Barry on Friday, November 14th, at 7 PM and Lynn on Saturday, November 15th, at 5 PM. 

ABOUT THE SPARTANS

  • The Spartans are 23-0 and hold the No. 1 ranking in the AVCA poll.
  • With two victories this weekend, Tampa can clinch the SSC.
  • Ana Rivera was named SSC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday for the second time this season.
  • Tess Schrenger is 41 kills away from 1,000 for her career.
  • Rachel Gregg leads the SSC in hitting percentage at .397.

SCOUTING BARRY

  • Barry is 20-3 with all three losses coming in conference.
  • Barry took Tampa to five sets in a matchup at the Bob Martinez Center back on October 18th.
  • The Buccaneers are ranked No. 4 in the AVCA poll.
  • Valeriya Kozlova's 4.62 kills per set rank seventh in the nation.
  • Veronika Eremeeva ranks 28th in the nation with 3.91 kills per set.

SCOUTING LYNN

  • Lynn is 18-8 and is ranked No. 19 in the AVCA poll.
  • The Spartans swept the Fighting Knights on October 17th.
  • Lynn is on a four-match losing streak.
  • Ula Gorjup averages a SSC-best 10.38 assists per set.
  • Gorujup's .48 service aces per set rank third best.

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