Coach J.B. Clarke on the Brink of Capturing 400th Career Victory Wednesday Night

TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa returns to action tomorrow night, February 25, at 7:00 p.m. versus CUI. 

The Matchup:

No. 2 University of Tampa (5-0, 0-0 SSC) vs. CUI (2-2, 0-0 RMAC)
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex. 1150 W North A St, Tampa, FL 33606

Series History: The two programs squared off for the first time last season. The Spartans played host to the Golden Eagles and were victorious 12-5. 

About the Spartans: The Spartans are 5-0, and Coach J.B. Clarke is just one win shy of 400 career victories. Coach Clarke is the D2 winningest coach amongst all active coaches and ranks third in wins amongst all active coaches in all divisions. Tampa defeated Rockhurst last Saturday evening, 13-6, behind Aaron Cho's hat trick. The Spartans aim to add a sixth win on Wednesday night before clashing against No. 5 Maryville Saturday night to complete Tampa's three-game homestand. 

About the Golden Eagles: CUI is coming off a road overtime victory over No. 15 Embry-Riddle after Matt Carresi netted the winner. The Golden Eagles are 2-2 and will face Tampa in their second of three games in the Sunshine State. CUI was selected as second in the RMAC Preseason Coaches Poll, just behind Colorado Mesa. Chad McFadden leads the team in goals (29) while teammate Jeremy Barnes leads in points (47). LSM Colin O'Connor has caused 29 turnovers and has 64 groundballs.