No. 3 Clayton State Defeats Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa women's basketball team lost its first game of the season against No. 3 Clayton State in a final showing of 64-48.

The Spartans had a tough match-up early on as they were challenged defensively by the Lakers. Keke Jones led her squad with seven points at the half.

UT managed to take advantage of Clayton State's turnovers and battled for second chance points early on in the second period. Despite their fight to narrow down the lead, the Spartans could not find an answer for the Lakers.

Jones finished the contest with 15 points and seven rebounds, both team highs.

Tampa will take on Armstrong Atlantic State University next Saturday at home for an afternoon contest. Tampa leads the all-time series 2-1; the two teams last met in 2009.

Tickets are available at the gate for $5. Children 12-and-under will be admitted free. UT faculty, staff and students are admitted free when displaying a valid Spartan ID card.

UT will offer live stats and a webcast for the match through TampaSpartans.tv.

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