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February 22/2012

No. 21 Florida Southern Successful in Senior Day Win Over Tampa

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LAKELAND, Fla. – The University of Tampa (10-15, 3-12 SSC) women’s basketball team met a nationally-ranked opponent on the road and came away with a 78-46 road loss to hot-shooting No. 21 Florida Southern College (21-5, 12-4 SSC).

The Sunshine State Conference battle also marked senior night for the home Moccasins at Jenkins Field House.

The Mocs shot 50 percent from the field as it also outrebounded the Spartans 40-30 en route to the victory.

Kamari Smith and Illyssa Vivo led the Spartans with 15 and 14 points respectively as Smith also pulled down a team-high six boards.

Tampa will host Florida Tech on Saturday, which will also be senior day for the Spartans and its three seniors. Game time is 2 p.m., at the Bob Martinez Athletics Center. Live stats and a webcast will be available through TampaSpartans.tv.

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