TAMPA, Fla., February, 9, 2026 — South Florida senior attacker Elise Grissett has been named The American Conference Attack Player of the Week following a standout performance in the Bulls' season-opening victory over Niagara.
 
Grissett powered the USF offense in a 20–5 win against the Purple Eagles, finishing with six goals on nine shots, including eight shots on goal. The senior was efficient throughout the contest, posting a .667 shooting percentage and an .889 shots-on-goal percentage.
 
In addition to her scoring output, Grissett contributed across the field with five ground balls and two caused turnovers, helping South Florida control possession and tempo on both ends. She logged 68 minutes of action while consistently creating offensive pressure.
 
For the week, Grissett totaled six goals and six points, leading the Bulls in scoring and setting the tone early in the 2026 season as South Florida opened the year with a decisive nonconference win. Her six-goal performance also tied the program high for individual goals in a single game.
 
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South Florida continues its homestand on Sunday as the Bulls host Michigan at Corbett Stadium. Opening draw is scheduled for 1 p.m. on ESPN+.
 
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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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