The softball team will travel to Tampa to compete in a neutral game against UNC-Pembroke for a doubleheader on Friday, March 11 beginning at 6 p.m. The Sharks own a 2-1 all-time record against the Braves. NSU last met UNC-Pembroke in the Barry/Nova Invitational on February 6, 2009 where the Sharks won convincingly, 9-1. The next day, March 12, the Sharks will begin conference play at Tampa beginning at 6 p.m. The Spartans edge the Sharks in the all-time series, 13-12, but the Sharks won the series last year, 2-1, at the AD Griffin Sports Complex.