TAMPA, Fla. – The University of Tampa men’s soccer team is set to square-off versus the Embry Riddle Eagles in a matchup of Sunshine State Conference competitors rebounding from recent 1-goal losses.

The Matchup: University of Tampa Spartans (3-3, 1-1 SSC) vs. Embry-Riddle University (1-3, 1-1 SSC)

Date/Time: Saturday at 7 p.m. 

Location: Pepin Stadium || Tampa, Fla. || 417 North Boulevard, Tampa, Fla. 33606

About the Eagles: Embry-Riddle lost in overtime on Wednesday against the 25th nationally-ranked Florida Tech Panthers. The loss ended a three-game homestand for the Eagles who will be playing their first road matchup since September, 7th. The Eagles have been involved in defensive battles all season and have a total of 8 combined goals (scored 3, conceded 5) in 4 games played. The team has struggled to create offensive chances on the season and are averaging 3.5 shots on goal per game. Tim-Fredrick Lange has been a bright spot for the Eagles this season. The Senior from Germany has started all four games this season and scored a pair of goals (both against Shorter). The Eagles have struggled with discipline this season and have amassed 12 yellow cards and 1 red card in their 4 performances. ERAU has gone 1-8 in the SSC the past two seasons under HC David Gregson.

All-Time Series: Tampa owns a convincing 6-2-2 record all-time against the Eagles. Last time the two squads faced Tampa won 3-2 (2OT) on October 10, 2018, in Daytona Beach.

Tickets: General Admission ticket prices for all Tampa regular season athletic events are $5. Youth (ages 12 and under) are admitted free of charge. Students and faculty/staff are admitted free with a valid UT ID. 

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