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 via Tampa press release TAMPA, Fla – University of Tampa head lacrosse coach, Rory Whipple, has announced his retirement after spending the last 10 seasons at the helm of the perennial power that he built at the University. Whipple concludes his career with 131 wins at UT. He is also the winningest active coach in NCAA Division II history, as he holds 349 career wins."It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement as Head Coach of the University of Tampa's Men's Lacrosse Program," says Whipple. "I feel tremendous gratitude to Larry Marfise, our Athletic Director, and Ronald Vaughn, the University's President, and his administration for giving me the opportunity and encouragement to build a top-notch competitive lacrosse program. Without their unwavering ...

 via Tampa press release HICKORY, N.C. – The University of Tampa Spartans faced off against the Lenoir-Rhyne University Bears in the NCAA Quarterfinals. UT would fall short, as they would fall to LR 16-15 in overtime.INSIDE THE MATCHUP:Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 16, Tampa 15 Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (14-1), Tampa (10-1) All-Time Series: Tampa leads the series 4-2HOW IT HAPPENED:FIRST QUARTERThe Bears were the first team on the board as they scored a quick goal 54 seconds into the game. Tampa would respond at the 9:13 mark, as Colin White would score an unassisted goal to tie the game. UT would score the next six goals before LR would add a goal to end the quarter. || UT 7, LR 2SECOND QUARTERLR would start the second frame off hot as they would sco...

 via Tampa press release BOX SCOREHICKORY, N.C. – The University of Tampa men's lacrosse team opened up the 2021 NCAA Tournament with a convincing 24-8 victory over the University of Mount Olive. The win moves the Spartans to the NCAA South Region semifinal.INSIDE THE MATCHUP:Final: Tampa 24, Mount Olive 8Records: Tampa (10-0), Mount Olive (11-3)All-Time Series: Tampa leads the series 2-0HOW IT HAPPENED:FIRST QUARTERThe Spartans came out hot as Jack Wood and Bryan Wright scored two early goals that gave Tampa an early 2-0 lead. The Trojans were able to answer with a goal of their own to bring the game within one goal. Following the UMO goals, the flood gates would open for UT as they would score the final seven goals of the quarter t...