UT Set To Begin Postseason Play In Valdosta

VALDOSTA, Ga. - The University of Tampa will open play in the 2009 NCAA II Softball South Regional as it will meet host Valdosta State University in Friday's opening round. Game time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

The Spartans (27-12) and Blazers (54-6) will meet for the second time this season as VSU took a 10-5 victory on Feb. 22 at the Eckerd Tournament in Clearwater. In that game, Tampa took a 5-1 lead before the Blazers reeled off nine unanswered runs to secure the win.

Tickets are available at the gate for $5 (adults) and $3 (senior citizens and students 12-college age). Children under 12 will be admitted free. Tournament passes are also available for $12 (adults) and $7 (senior citizens and students).

UT will offer free live stats for each of its games, which are available through www.tampaspartans.com. Fans may also sign up for eScores, which is a free service that sends text message alerts to fans at the conclusion of UT athletic events. Fans may also follow the Spartans on Twitter under utspartans.

Click here for the official South Regional web page

2009 NCAA II Softball South Regional Schedule
Friday, May 8
4 p.m.: #3 Florida Southern vs. #6 Nova Southeastern (Game 1)
6:30 p.m.: #2 Valdosta State vs. #7 Tampa (Game 2)

Saturday, May 9
1:30 p.m.: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 (Game 3)
4 p.m.: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 (Game 4)
6:30 p.m. Winner Game 4 vs. Loser Game 3 (Game 5)

Sunday, May 10
1:30 p.m.: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 5 (Game 6)
Game 7 to be played 45 minutes after Game 6, if necessary