LAKELAND, Fla. - Florida Southern College men's lacrosse head coach Marty Ward has announced the 2027 schedule, featuring eight games hosted at Berend Field.

"We are looking forward to a very competitive season this year for our program," said Ward. "Our out of conference schedule is a good balance and will help prepare us for the always tough SSC slate in March and April. We are excited for the 2027 season to begin!"

The Mocs will face five teams that reached the 2026 NCAA Tournament and seven that finished in the final USILA Top 20 poll of the season. 

Florida Southern opens the season on Feb. 6 at the Paradise Lacrosse Kickoff against a familiar foe in Saint Leo. The event will take place at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, Fla. as part of a double-header following a Division I match up of Rutgers and Jacksonville. The Mocs will head to Georgia the following weekend to face Emmanuel University on Feb. 13.

FSC opens its home slate on Feb. 20 against Colorado Mesa. The Mocs will play the Mavericks for the fourth straight season, winning two of the last three contests. The Mocs continue a four-game home slate when Rockhurst comes to Lakeland on Feb. 23. The Hawks finished No. 20 in the Final USILA poll of 2026.

Reigning National Runner-Up Adelphi will visit Lakeland on Feb. 27. The Mocs will face the Panthers for the first time since 2016, looking for their first win over the nine-time national champions.

The Mocs host the reigning Peach Belt Conference champions in Flagler on March 3. Florida Southern holds a 3-2 all-time advantage over the Saints. 

FSC will spend the next four weeks away from home, traveling to Alabama-Huntsville on March 6, looking to maintain their undefeated all-time record against the Chargers. The Mocs will then play a brand new lacrosse program in Barry University as part of a neutral non-SSC contest at Vero Beach High School on March 13.

Florida Southern opens up Sunshine State Conference play against the reigning national champions, Tampa, on March 20 at the Spartans' home field. The Mocs continue their road stretch with a trip to Lynn on March 27. FSC is 8-4 all-time against the Knights, including a 12-9 win last season at home.

The Mocs will host Rollins on March 31 for their first SSC home game. FSC defeated Rollins twice last season, including a 12-11 win over the then-ranked No. 19 Tars for their first ranked win of the season. FSC took down the Tars again a week later to advance to the SSC Semifinals. 

Florida Southern will travel to Embry-Riddle on April 7 before returning home to host Palm Beach Atlantic on April 10. The Mocs are 9-0 all-time against the Sailfish. FSC will face Saint Leo for the second time on April 14 at the Lions' home field. The Mocs have 14 all-time wins over the Lions, the most over any opponent in program history.

The Mocs close out the regular season at home, hosting Florida Tech on April 17 before welcoming Barry for the home finale on April 21. 

The Sunshine State Conference Championship will take place on April 24-May 1. The NCAA Division II Tournament will begin with the first round on May 12. The 2027 National Championship will be played on May 30 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. 

2027 Florida Southern Home Schedule
Feb. 20 - Colorado Mesa, 1 p.m.
Feb. 23 - Rockhurst, 7 p.m.
Feb. 27 - Adelphi, 7 p.m.
March 3 - Flager, 7:30 p.m.
March 31 - Rollins, 7 p.m.
April 10 - Palm Beach Atlantic, 7 p.m.
April 17 - Florida Tech, 7 p.m.
April 21 - Barry, 7 p.m.