TAMPA, Fla., February 26, 2026 – The University of South Florida women's lacrosse team continues their homestand at Corbett Stadium on Sunday, hosting Brown in a noon matchup designated as the program's Morgan's Message and Powerful Minds game. The Bulls look to build on last weekend's comeback victory while raising awareness for student-athlete mental health.
 
Setting the Stage
South Florida enters Sunday at 3–1 overall following a 15–10 comeback win over Mercer at Corbett Stadium. The Bulls erased an 8–5 late first-half deficit and dominated after halftime, outscoring the Bears 9–2 across the final two quarters. Sofia Chepenik led the surge with four goals, including the 100th of her career, while USF shut out Mercer in the fourth quarter to secure its third win of the season.
 
The Opponent
Brown enters the weekend at 1–1 overall and will face Jacksonville on Friday, February 27, before traveling to Tampa for Sunday's matchup. The Bears bring early-season experience to Corbett Stadium and will look to close their Florida trip with a road win against a South Florida.
 
Note-A-Bulls:
• Morgan's Message Game – Sunday's contest is dedicated to Morgan's Message and Powerful Mind Week, promoting mental health awareness and support for student-athletes.
• Conference Honors – Sofia Chepenik was named American Conference Attack Player of the Week, Kali Cleary earned Midfielder of the Week honors, and Kalina Johnson was selected Freshman of the Week following USF's win over Mercer.
• Century Mark – Sofia Chepenik recorded her 100th career goal as part of a four-goal performance.

Series History
Sunday marks the first meeting between South Florida and Brown.
 
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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 Athletic 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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