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Sword & Shield
The University of Tampa Athletic Program builds champions. For the past decade, the Spartan athletic program has ranked among the top 30 of over 300 NCAA Division II schools, achieving measurable success in graduation rates and team GPAs while also taking an active role in community service.
Baseball
The Tampa baseball team is the NCAA Division II leader with 10 national championships. With seven national titles in the 2000’s, Tampa has more than any school at all NCAA levels during that span.
Men’s Basketball
The Spartan men’s basketball team welcomed a new era with the hiring of head coach Linc Darner in 2023. The former national champion coach has guided teams at the NCAA Division I and II levels to the NCAA Tournament.
Swimming
Tampa’s swimming program boasts more All-Americans than any sport at the University, and has established both programs among the nation’s elite teams. The men won the program’s first NCAA national championship in 2024.
Men’s Golf
The University of Tampa men’s golf team returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2023, marking its first appearance since 1994.
Men’s Soccer
UT has captured a total of three national championships in men’s soccer, with the most recent coming in 2001. The Spartans regularly place alums in professional leagues across the world and also has several former players in the coaching ranks.
Women’s Basketball
The Spartans have won 10 Sunshine State Conference Championships and have recorded two NCAA South Region titles, coming in 2023 and 2024. Tampa has been selected to six straight NCAA Tournaments.
Volleyball
The four-time national champions continue to reign as one of the nation’s most successful programs. Since 2005, Tampa has also taken five international trips due to the generosity of its supporters.
