Spartans Sweep SSC Player of the Week Awards

MELBOURNE, Fla. - Sean Giampietro (So., Garnet Valley, Pa.) of the University of Tampa is the SSC Men's Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week. A.J. Arnold (So., Southborough, Mass.), also of the University of Tampa, is named the SSC Men's Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week.

Giampietro and Arnold were selected SSC Athletes of the Week from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of February 23 to March 1.

Tampa got off to a 1-0 start in the SSC with the help of Giampietro's offense. In the SSC opening game against Rollins, the sophomore midfielder had three goals on three shots. His three goals helped the Spartans defeat the Tars at home, 11-5.

In his first career start, Arnold gave up five goals on 25 total shots. The sophomore goalkeeper delivered eight saves, tallying a 0.615 save percentage.

With the help of Giampietro and Arnold, the Spartans were able to go to 3-1 (1-0) on the year after the win in the rain against the Tars. They will now prepare to help Tampa continue their conference success this Saturday when they travel to Florida Southern.

2015 Lacrosse Award Winners (Offense; Defense)
Feb. 9: Conor Whipple, Tampa; Jordan Carlock, Florida Tech
Feb. 16: Jason Terry, Florida Tech; Will Cothron, Saint Leo
Feb. 23: Anthony Rainone, Lynn; Shaun McDonald, Lynn
Mar. 2: Sean Giampietro, Tampa; A.J. Arnold, Tampa