TAMPA, Fla., March 31, 2026 — The University of South Florida women's lacrosse team earned multiple weekly honors from The American Conference following its 21–3 victory over Old Dominion on Saturday, highlighted by Kali Cleary being named Midfielder of the Week and Maggie Newton earning Honorable Mention.
 
Cleary turned in a dominant all-around performance in the Bulls' road win, finishing with three goals on four shots, including four shots on goal, while adding two ground balls and six draw controls. Her impact in the midfield helped South Florida control possession throughout the afternoon and fuel one of its most complete performances of the season.
 
Newton continued to pace the Bulls' offense, earning honorable mention recognition after earning seven points on three goals and four assists. The attacker also added two ground balls, one draw control, and placed all three of her shots on goal as South Florida's offense exploded for 21 goals.
 
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South Florida returns home to Corbett Stadium in Tampa on Thursday, April 2, to host Liberty at 7:30 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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