TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2026 – The University of South Florida women's lacrosse team returns to Corbett Stadium on Saturday, March 7 to host No. 5 Navy at noon. The matchup will be streamed live on ESPN+ and serves as the program's Salute to Service Game, honoring members of the military and their contributions.
 
South Florida enters the contest looking to continue its momentum after a strong 13–10 victory over Brown last weekend.
 
Setting the Stage
The Bulls improved to 4–1 overall following Sunday's win over Brown at Corbett Stadium. South Florida used a dominant second quarter and a decisive fourth-quarter push to secure the victory, including a 3–0 scoring run in the final quarter to close the game.
 
The Opponent
No. 5 Navy enters Saturday's matchup 5–0 on the season following a 14–11 victory over Florida in its most recent game. The Midshipmen have started the year strong on both ends of the field and arrive in Tampa as one of the top-ranked teams in the country.
 
Saturday's contest presents South Florida with its toughest test of the season so far as the Bulls take on their first top-five opponent of the year.
 
Note-A-Bulls:
• Top-Five Test — Saturday marks South Florida's first matchup of the season against a top-five ranked opponent as the Bulls host No. 5 Navy.
• Salute to Service — The Bulls will recognize members of the military during Saturday's Salute to Service Game at Corbett Stadium.
• Defending Corbett — South Florida enters Saturday with a 3–1 record at Corbett Stadium this season, continuing a stretch of strong home performances.
• Offensive Threat — The Bulls have recorded double-digit goals in every game this season, showcasing the team's depth across the attacking unit.
• Between the Pipes — Goalkeeper Natalie Eastwood continues to anchor the Bulls' defense as South Florida prepares for its biggest test of the season.
 
Series History
Saturday's matchup will mark the first meeting in program history between South Florida and Navy.
 
TICKETS
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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.