Blake Ulmer Wins SSC Defensive Player of the Week

MELBOURNE Fla. - Blake Ulmer earns his first SSC Defensive Player of the Week accolade for the 2023 season, as the Spartans opened up the season with a win on the road over No. 15 Florida Tech this past weekend. 

Ulmer takes Defensive Player of the Week for the eighth time in his career following his performance at No. 15 Florida Tech (0-1). The senior from Naples, Florida, totaled 19 saves in 60 minutes in net as the Spartans recorded the 13-7 victory. Ulmer tallied a .731 save percentage while facing 26 shots on goal off 36 total shots. Tampa returns to play this Saturday, March 19 as they host No. 20 ranked Colorado Mesa at 1:00 PM which will be the teams' home opener and first game on the recently renovated field.

2023 SSC Men's Lacrosse Award Winners (Offense; Defense; Specialist)

Feb. 6: Sean Nolan (FSC); Blake Ulmer (Tampa); Jacob Czyz (FSC)

Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of January 30 - February 5. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.