ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Eckerd men's soccer team adds another chapter to its bay area rivalry tonight as the Tritons host the University of Tampa at the Turley Athletic Complex at 7:00 PM.
GAME 10: Eckerd (5-2-2, 1-2-1 SSC) vs. No. 23 Tampa (6-1-2, 2-1-1 SSC) | 7:00 PM | Turley Athletic Complex
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AMONG THE LEADERS: After recording his second brace of the season, Eckerd sophomore
Juan David Tejada has moved into fourth in the Sunshine State Conference in goals with seven. Â
Matheus Assumpcao is currently in a four-way tie for the SSC lead in assists with six. Â Goalkeeper
Alex Gott ranks second in save percentage (.784) and third in goals against average (1.158).
RIVALRY RENEWED: Last season, the Spartans handed Eckerd its first loss in conference play by a 3-1 margin on October 14 in Tampa. Â The Tritons are looking for their third win over their bay area rival in the last six years. Â EC last defeated Tampa in 2014 winning on the road, 2-0.
ABOUT TAMPA: The Spartans opened the season on an eight-match unbeaten streak before falling to then-No. 15 Lynn (Fla.) at home, 2-1, on October 5. Â Tampa peaked at No. 7 in the NSCAA NCAA Division II Rankings, but dropped to No. 23 in today's latest poll following the loss to Lynn. Â Fredinho Mompremier is a dangerous striker, ranking third in the conference in goals (8) and in points (18). Â Jason Collister has added six goals, helping the Spartans to an average of 3.0 goals per match.
