TAMPA, Fla., February 10, 2026 – The University of South Florida women's lacrosse team continues its early-season homestand on Sunday, hosting No. 17 Michigan Wolverines women's lacrosse for an afternoon matchup at Corbett Stadium. The contest marks USF's second game of the 2026 season and its first test against a ranked opponent.
 
Game Day Theme
Sunday's matchup also features a special Clinic Sunday and Bark in the Park at Corbett Stadium. Following the game, USF Women's Lacrosse will host a one-hour postgame clinic for children eighth grade and younger, offering young athletes the opportunity to learn from the Bulls on the field. Fans are also invited to bring their dogs to enjoy Bark in the Park, adding to a family- and pet-friendly game day atmosphere.
 
Setting the Stage
South Florida enters Sunday's matchup riding momentum from a dominant season-opening victory, defeating Niagara 20–5 in their home opener. The Bulls set the tone early and showcased depth on both ends of the field in the convincing win.
 
Attacker Elise Grissett led the offense and was named the American Conference Attack Player of the Week after recording six goals, tying the program high for indvidials goals in a single game. USF now turns its focus to its first ranked opponent of the season, welcoming Michigan for an early nonconference test at home.
 
The Opponent
No. 17 Michigan is coming off a 12–10 loss to Notre Dame in its season opener. The Wolverines will face the Florida Gators on Friday before traveling to Tampa for Sunday's matchup at Corbett Stadium.
 
 
Note-A-Bulls:
• Attack Player of the Week – Attacker Elise Grissett was named the American Conference Attack Player of the Week after recording six goals in the season opener against Niagara.
• First Career Goals – Kalina Johnson and Madisyn Jokerst each netted the first goals of their collegiate careers in the win.
• Balanced Scoring – Ten different Bulls found the back of the net in the season-opening victory, highlighting USF's offensive depth.
 
Series History
The matchup marks the first-ever meeting between the two programs, adding a new chapter to USF's nonconference history.
 
TICKETS
Fans can purchase women's lacrosse tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
 
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About USF Women's Lacrosse
Entering its second season, the University of South Florida women's lacrosse program builds on a historic inaugural year that quickly established the Bulls as a contender in the American Conference. South Florida opened its first-ever season on Feb. 7, 2025, with a 19–6 win over Kennesaw State, setting the State of Florida regular-season attendance record as 2,386 fans filled Corbett Stadium. The Bulls went on to finish the 2025 season with a 13–5 record and earned a place in the American Conference Championship in their inaugural season, ultimately finishing as the league's runner-up. South Florida also drew more than 10,000 total fans to Corbett Stadium during the season. USF named Mindy McCord, an eight-time conference coach of the year, as the program's first head coach in May 2022. McCord arrived in Tampa with 240 career wins and a proven record of building successful programs after launching and leading Jacksonville University's women's lacrosse team for its first 13 seasons. During her tenure at JU, she guided the Dolphins to 21 regular-season and conference tournament titles, eight NCAA Tournament appearances, and back-to-back Sweet Sixteen berths while developing 13 All-Americans, 81 all-conference selections, and 13 conference Player of the Year honorees. South Florida plays a fast-paced, high-scoring style influenced by the early 1990s Loyola Marymount men's basketball fast break. That approach ranked among the national leaders in shots, points per game, and scoring margin during McCord's tenure at Jacksonville and continues to shape the Bulls' offensive identity heading into year two.
 
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