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Volleyball Preview: Spartans Start Conference Play
September 22, 2025

Volleyball Preview: Spartans Start Conference Play

TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa is set to begin Sunshine State Conference play at home on Tuesday, September 22, versus Saint Leo, with the match time set for 7:00 PM. The Spartans will then travel to Lakeland, Fla., to face Florida Southern on Saturday, September 27, at 4:00 PM.

ABOUT THE SPARTANS

  • The Spartans are on an eight-game unbeaten streak.
  • The team just defeated Valdosta State and West Florida at home.
  • UTampa has dropped just three sets in the eight-game span.
  • Connor Rahn is coming off a 17-dig and 15-kill performance over nationally ranked West Florida.
  • Tampa has a conference-best .341 hitting percentage.
  • Rahn is fifth in the SSC in points.
  • The Spartans remain No. 3 in the AVCA Coaches Poll for the second consecutive week.

SCOUTING SAINT LEO

  • The Lions have a 1-4 record.
  • The program's lone win came against Edward Waters. 
  • The Lions will have their first SSC test on Tuesday against Tampa. 

SCOUTING FLORIDA SOUTHERN

  • Florida Southern is 6-2.
  • The Mocs went 1-1 at the Mini Crossover in Tampa, defeating Valdosta State but falling to UWF.
  • FSC begins conference play on Friday, September 26th, versus Saint Leo before facing the Spartans the next day.
  • Bali Coles leads the team in kills (97) and is averaging (2.85) kills per set.

SERIES HISTORY

  • The Spartans are 97-6 versus the Lions.
  • Tampa has won 12 straight over Florida Southern and holds a sizeable 85-56 record all-time.

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