Top-Ranked Tampa Extends Tennessee Travels With Game at Lee University

CLEVELAND, Tenn. -The No. 1 ranked Spartans make a stop at Lee University before returning to Florida, aiming to increase their unbeaten streak before heading back to Florida.

The Matchup: No. 1 University of Tampa (4-0, 0-0 SSC) vs. Lee (1-3, 0-0 GSC)

Date/Time: Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

Location: Ray Conn Sports Complex. 2200 Parker St, Cleveland, TN 37311

Series History: The Spartans and Flames have met twice in the past three seasons, with Tampa scoring 22 goals in each and winning by an average of 14 goals.

About the Spartans: The No. 1 ranked University of Tampa women's lacrosse team is 4-0 after demolishing Lincoln Memorial, 27-4, the most goals scored in an SSC contest this season, beating their 26 goals over Rollins. Nine different Spartans found the back of the net against Lincolnn, including IWLCA Player of the Week Sarah Engle, who posted the mark of her season average, 6 goals. Additionally, Sophi Wrisk and Jenna Myhal, the Sunshine State Conference's 4th and 6th top scorers in 2025, netted five and four goals, respectively.

About the Flames: The Lee University Flames women's lacrosse team, who was picked to finish fourth in the Gulf South Conference's preseason coaches poll, is currently facing a 1-3 record. Their latest loss to Young Harris College was particularly tough, as they were up by 4 goals in the fourth quarter but ultimately fell due to a series of costly miscues, including 11 total cards, allowing Young Harris to make a 5-goal comeback in the final quarter. Despite the record, the Flames goalkeepers are averaging 13 saves per game with an impressive .559 save percentage, which is the best in the conference.