Tampa Remains in New York to Battle Ranked Pace

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. - Tampa remains in New York to face No. 12 Pace.

The Matchup:

No. 5 University of Tampa (2-1, 0-0 SSC) at No. 12 Pace (2-1, 0-0 NE10)
Date/Time: Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Northwell Field. 861 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY 10570, USA.

Series History: Tampa trails Pace in the all-time series, winning just one of the three total matchups. The Spartans were victorious the last time out, 17-8.

About the Spartans: Tampa improved to 3-1 on the season after defeating No. 25 Mercy on Saturday, 19-7. Mary Kate Person was involved in 10 of the Spartans' 19 total goals, tallying 10 points, tying the program record for most points in a single game. In the latest IWLCA and USA Lacrosse Magazine Rankings, Tampa remains at No. 5 and No. 7 after the ranked victory. The Spartans are riding a two-game win streak, averaging 20.5 goals per game and just 6.5 goals against. Alexa Borges has been on a tear, totaling 10 points over the last two games, including seven against lander which tied a program record for most assists in a single game.

About the Setters: Pace is 2-1 on the season with its lone loss coming this past Saturday to West Chester, 16-15 at Northwell Stadium. Pace's three matchups have all been against ranked opponents. Maddie Schubert has tallied 13 of the team's 33 total goals this season and leads the team in points with 16. Schubert is the only player with double-digit goals. Sasha Kulo has a team-high 28 draw controls thus far. The Setter dropped three spots in the latest IWLCA Poll after the loss and currently sits at No. 12.