Gameday In Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. -- While everyone is waking up in Seattle, the coaching staff for the Washington women's basketball team is huddled over tonight's game plan against South Florida. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at the Sun Dome.

The Bulls are 5-2 on the young season, having lost in their home opener to Florida A&M and at Wake Forest. But USF comes into this game on a high note, having swept three games on their recent trip to Southern California.

The Huskies, meanwhile, are trying to rebound after a disheartening loss to Sacramento State in the finale of the Husky Classic last weekend. But if there's any worry of potential reverberations from that game, well, think again. The practices this week have been especially crisp and focused.

The team has also been able to enjoy some downtime on their Florida trip. The student-athletes and some staff members went to Busch Gardens yesterday, where we learned that student manager Lars Phillips has a weak stomach for roller-coasters (sadly, there's video of this).

Afterwards, the team dined at at a nearby Carrabba's Italian Grill and then settled back at the hotel to watch the men's basketball game at Texas Tech.

Remember, you can follow the game on our Twitter page (@uw_wbb) for live updates of the action.