Men's Lacrosse Set for Another Top-Five Matchup

ANDERSON, S.C. - Tampa travels to South Carolina for its fifth-ranked game thus far. This is the third time this season that the Spartans will face a team ranked inside of the top-10.

The Matchup:

No. 2 University of Tampa (7-0, 0-0 SSC) vs. No. 5 Anderson (5-0, 1-0 SAC)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Location: Spero Financial Field at Melvin & Dollie Younts Stadium. 341 Williamston Rd, Anderson, SC 29621

Series History: The two programs have never met and will do so for the first time on Saturday in South Carolina.

About the Spartans: Tampa still holds the No. 2 spot in the USILA Poll. The Spartans have defeated four ranked teams in their seven total games and are coming off a dominant 14-3 victory over the then No. 5 Maryville Saints. Tommy Ortega and Westin Schmidt earned USILA Team of the Week accolades after their strong performances against the Saints. The Spartans have netted 90 goals thus far, which ranks second-best in the Sunshine State Conference. Tampa averages just a 7.29 goals against average, which is the best in the SSC.

About the Trojans: Anderson enters the matchup with the No. 5 ranking and is coming off a road victory over Mars Hill. The team garnered its highest-ever ranking at No. 5 after the USILA released its latest poll. The Trojans are 5-0 and have already won a game in league play (SAC). Anderson has two wins over ranked opponents in North Greenville and Embry-Riddle. Brodie Deutsch recorded seven points in the team's last game against Mars Hill.