No. 2 Florida Southern women's lacrosse will host No. 6 Tampa for the 2026 Sunshine State Conference Championship at Berend Field on Sunday at 1 PM. Florida Southern, with a record of 16-1, advanced by defeating Embry-Riddle 9-5, while Tampa, at 12-4, moved forward after beating Saint Leo 15-9. Key players include Tampa's Mary Kate Person, who has scored 66 goals, and Florida Southern, aiming for its first title since 2022 after breaking a five-game losing streak to the Spartans this season.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Southern: 16-1 overall, 7-0 SSC; SSC Regular Season Champions
  • Tampa's Mary Kate Person: 66 goals this season, three points shy of 100
State of Play
  • Florida Southern leads the all-time series against Tampa 14-9.
  • This is the sixth consecutive SSC Championship matchup between the two teams.
What's Next

The winner of the championship will secure an Automatic Qualifying (AQ) bid to the NCAA tournament, with selections announced on May 3rd at 8:30 PM ET.

Bottom Line

Expect a competitive championship clash as both teams vie for not only the conference title but also a spot in the national tournament, making this a pivotal matchup for postseason aspirations.