From dramatic wins and losses, to conference championships, to come from behind wins, the 2005-2006 season has had everything you could ask for.
The women’s volleyball team dominated the court during the fall, finishing the season with a 29-4 record before falling to Grand Valley State in the National semi-finals. The team won its fourteenth Sunshine State Conference title and went on to win the South Regional Tournament, finishing the year ranked third in the nation.
The Lady Spartans managed to do something that few UT teams have done- get students to come to games and show some school spirit. UT students came out in packs during the South Regional Tournament, painting their faces and chests in support of the team.
All-American senior Ericka Womack was named conference Player of the Year in her last season at UT.
Despite losing their best player, the Spartans look strong again next year. Returning players include Margeaux Sinibaldi, who holds the Spartans single season record for digs, first team All-SSC outside hitter Stephanie Rivera and second team All-SSC outside hitter Katelen Dixon.
Men’s soccer finished the season with a disappointing 7-7-3 overall record and a 2-4-2 record in the Sunshine State Conference.
Seniors Luke Enna and Robbie Folbrycht earned second team all SSC honors. Enna (9 goals, 3 assists) was rewarded for his excellent play as he was drafted by the Kansas City Wizards in the 2006 MLS supplemental draft. Enna became just the fourth Spartan soccer player to be drafted by an MLS team.
The UT women’s soccer team won their first regular season Sunshine State Conference title behind the strong play of SSC Freshman of the Year Shelby Kuni.
Kuni, Shannon Aitken and Samantha Robinson were all named first team All-SSC. The Lady Spartans (14-2-2) advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament but were eliminated in a tough 1-0 loss against the University of West Florida (20-2-2).
Robinson, who set a school record with 15 assists, was named third team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association
