The University of Tampa men’s soccer team defeated No. 1 Rollins College 2-0 on Sept. 12, 2026, in the Sunshine State Conference opener at Pepin Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Tampa scored once in each half and limited Rollins to one shot on goal. The match was played in front of 853 fans.
Tampa improved to 2-1-2 overall and 1-0 in Sunshine State Conference play. The source scoreboard lists Rollins at 2-2-1 overall and 0-1-0 in conference play. Tampa also extended its unbeaten streak to four matches and recorded its second consecutive shutout.
Felix Poschmann gives Tampa the lead
Felix Poschmann gave Tampa a 1-0 lead at 25:34 by converting a penalty kick after a Rollins foul in the box. The goal was Poschmann’s second of the season and stood as the game-winning goal. Tampa carried the lead into halftime after outshooting Rollins 9-3 and holding a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Tommaso Polidori recorded an attempt in the fourth minute, while Alex Dollard and Poschmann added shots in the 16th and 18th minutes. Rollins had its only shot on goal in the 19th minute, when Alex Hare turned away Finlay Prain’s attempt. Hare played all 90 minutes and made one save to earn the shutout.
Mason Clark adds insurance goal
Rollins nearly equalized in the 53rd minute when Prain’s attempt struck the crossbar. Poschmann forced a save from Rollins goalkeeper Kilian Vallant in the 68th minute. Tampa then doubled its advantage at 76:34 when Robin Vandoorne assisted Mason Clark, who scored his second goal of the season.
Tampa’s defense did not allow a shot on goal during the second half and protected the two-goal lead through the final whistle. Tampa finished with a 13-8 advantage in total shots and placed three attempts on goal. Rollins goalkeeper Kilian Vallant recorded one save, while Tampa held a 10-7 edge in corner kicks.
Team statistics and next match
Tampa committed 11 fouls compared with 14 for Rollins, and both teams were listed with one offside. Prain led Rollins with four shots, while Poschmann led Tampa with three. Vandoorne recorded his first assist of the season on Clark’s goal.
Tampa travels to Saint Leo University on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a 7 p.m. match at University Soccer Field in St. Leo, Florida. The match will be Tampa’s next contest. Tampa enters the match after earning its fourth consecutive unbeaten result.
Source: Original report