The University of Tampa fields 22 men's and women's varsity sports and competes at the NCAA Division II level. Tampa is a member of the 11-school Sunshine State Conference, considered the "Conference of National Champions". Spartan teams are among those national champions, having won a total of 30 Division II national championships in men's soccer (1981, 1994 and 2001), volleyball (2006, 2014, 2018 and 2021), baseball (1992, 1993, 1998, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2024, and 2025), women's soccer (2007), men's golf (1987 and 1988), men's lacrosse (2022), beach volleyball (2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025), men's swimming (2024 and 2026) and women's lacrosse (2024 and 2025).

Student-athletes are given opportunities to excel both athletically and academically. The University of Tampa is home to numerous All-Americans, all-region and all-conference players each year, and is among the top schools in the SSC, with student-athletes named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll. Whether you are a participant or spectator, the University of Tampa Spartans offers an exciting brand of intercollegiate athletics.

Message from Dr. E. J. Brophy, Director of Athletics

The athletic program at The University of Tampa offers men and women seeking high-level competition a personal and meaningful experience. Our athletes succeed in the classroom and in their given sport.

We are members of the Sunshine State Conference, which is the top NCAA Division II athletic league in the country. We compete against similar institutions that are also committed to developing well-rounded student-athletes.

As the athletic director, it is my responsibility to ensure that each of you knows that we will provide the best coaching and support staff available. Not all education takes place in the classroom, and we believe that our athletic programs are also learning labs. Therefore, it is very important that we provide you with dedicated teachers and coaches who will help you continue to grow not only on the field but also off the field.

Our athletes are result-oriented, focused, and competitive, and understand the value of teamwork. If you have these traits and are searching for a University where academic and athletic integrity are expected, and where the challenge of participating in competitive athletics motivates you, I extend an invitation to visit The University of Tampa and become part of the Spartan Tradition.