The University of South Florida women's lacrosse team returns to the road this weekend for a two-game swing through Virginia, opening with an American Conference matchup at Old Dominion on Saturday, March 28, before closing the trip against No. 25 Richmond on Monday, March 30. Both contests will stream on ESPN+.
Setting the Stage
South Florida heads into the weekend looking to build momentum after a 9–7 conference win over JMU at Corbett Stadium. The victory marked a major result for the Bulls as they handed the Dukes their second ever American Conference regular season loss.
The weekend presents two different challenges for South Florida, beginning with a familiar conference opponent and followed by a first-time meeting against one of the nation's ranked programs.
The Opponent
Old Dominion
Old Dominion enters Saturday's matchup coming off a 13–10 loss to Coastal Carolina. Saturday's game marks an important conference opportunity for both sides as the Bulls continue play on the road.
South Florida and Old Dominion met previously in Tampa, where the Bulls earned a 15–10 victory over the Monarchs. USF will look to carry that success into Norfolk as the teams meet again this season.
No. 25 Richmond
Richmond enters the weekend ranked No. 25 nationally and most recently earned a 16–6 win over Saint Joseph's. The Spiders are also scheduled to face St. Bonaventure later today before hosting the Bulls on Monday morning.
Monday's matchup will mark the first meeting in program history between South Florida and Richmond as the Bulls take on another nationally ranked opponent
Note-A-Bulls:
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Road Swing Ahead – South Florida will play two games in three days as part of its Virginia road trip.
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Conference Focus – Saturday's matchup at Old Dominion marks the Bulls' next American Conference contest.
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Ranked Test – Monday's game against No. 25 Richmond gives USF another opportunity against a nationally ranked opponent.
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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.
