Three Game Home Stretch Begins Versus Rockhurst

TAMPA, Fla. - No. 2 Tampa to take on Rockhurst at Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex in the first of a three-game home stretch. 

The Matchup:

No. 2 University of Tampa (4-0, 0-0 SSC) vs. Rockhurst (2-1, 0-0 GLVC)
Date/Time: Saturday, February 21, 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 have only played twice, with the Spartans getting the better of the Hawks both times. Tampa has never faced Rockhurst on the road and will not for the third time. 

About the Spartans: Coach J.B. Clarke and the Spartans are 4-0 and stayed put at the No. 2 spot in the latest USILA rankings update. Coach Clarke is just two wins shy of 400 for his career. MP Thomas and Conley Stone were named SSC Players of the Week, with Stone also earning USILA Team of the Week nods for the first time in his career. Zack Friend currently leads the team in points with 13. The team has four players who have double-digit points. 

About the Hawks: Rockhurst is 2-1 on the season after compiling victories over Adams State University and Quincy University. The Hawks lone loss came against a ranked Colorado Mesa team on the road, 9-7. Jonah McConnell has tallied a team-high 16 goals thus far, along with four assists. Rockhurst is set to play its third road contest this season when they travel to Tampa.