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Athletics
SSC Names Orta Pitcher of the Week
Following a dominant effort out of the bullpen in Sunday, May 7 series-clinching victory over Florida Tech, right-hander Ronny Orta has been tabbed the Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week, announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. FULL RELEASE
NSU’s Bartley, Jordan and Mullings Named PBC Athlete of the Week
For the second time this season, the Nova Southeastern University men’s and women’s team claims three of the four Peach Belt Conference Athlete of the Week awards as announced by the conference office. FULL RELEASE
NSU Women’s Tennis Announces 2017-18 Signees
Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis head coach Doug Neagle has announced the first three signees for the 2017-18 season, Andrea Ivanovic, Alexandra Yeardly and Ivana Djordjevic. FULL RELEASE
Gomez Selected to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team
While the on-the-field accolades are still a few weeks away from likely piling in for Brandon Gomez, the Nova Southeastern slugger has already begun to see his work in the classroom pay off, capturing College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District honors. FULL RELEASE
Sharks Pick Up Commitment from Puisis
Head coach Jim Crutchfield is picking up steam on the recruiting trail, and landed his second commitment just this week when Ohio guard Eddie Puisis announced he’ll be attending Nova Southeastern next fall. FULL RELEASE
NSU Track and Field Announces 2017-18 Signees
Nova Southeastern University head coach Bryan Hagopian is happy to announce the signing of 11 newcomers for the 2017-18 season – Justin Jackson, Michelle Bauer, Abigail Kohlmeier, Tiffany Brand, Olivia B. Sullivan, Kaitlyn Campo, Kim Lizotte, Antonia (Toni) Labrador, Erika Mares, Hermano Cherilus and Edmund (Eddie) Reis. FULL RELEASE
NSU Women’s Golf: 2017 SSC CHAMPIONS!
It’s been five years since their last conference title, but on Tuesday, April 25 afternoon, the No. 5 Nova Southeastern University women’s golf team laid claim to the 2017 Sunshine State Conference women’s golf title once again, giving them a total of five conference titles to their credit since 2008….
Smith Joins 2017-18 NSU Women’s Basketball Signing Class
The Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball team and head coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry have announced the signing of local standout guard Taylor Smith. he 5-7 Plantation, Fla. native averaged 14 points, five rebounds and six steals during her senior year at American Heritage HS. During her final season, she was named to the…
Sharks Announce the Signing of Leaks for 2017-18
The Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team and head coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry are proud to announce the signing of Natalia Leaks for the 2017-18 season. As a senior at South Broward HS, the 5-8 guard averaged 15 points, six rebounds and four steals a game. She was named to the 2017 All-Broward County…
NSU Women’s Basketball Inks Walters for 2017-18
The Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team and head coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry are proud to announce the first spring signee for the 2017-18 season, Destiny Walters. As a senior at Hallandale HS, the 5-9 guard averaged 19.4 points per game, 5.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3.2 steals. From her stellar final season, she…
Sharks Basketball Tabs Matthews for 2017-18
Head coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry and the Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team are pleased to announce the signing of junior-transfer Bree Matthews for the upcoming 2017-18 season. As a sophomore at Southeastern Illinois College during the 2016-17 season, Matthews was named to both the All-Region 24 First Team and All-GRAC (Great Rivers…
NSU’s Perez and Lowrey Rise in National Tennis Rankings
One week after Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis player Luicelena Perez was named the top singles player in the south region, the Valencia, Venezuela native has now been ranked as the third-best singles player in all of Division II. Perez was also ranked 10th in doubles with teammate Isabella Lowrey, as announced by the…
NSU Penciled in at No. 4 in First South Region Ranking
In the first official release of the regional rankings, Nova Southeastern was slotted at No. 4 among all south region representatives, announced by the NCAA on Wednesday, April 26. The top-seven teams within the region will receive bids to the 2017 NCAA Tournament. FULL RELEASE
NSU Women’s Track and Field Wins PBC Championship, Men Finish Second
It was a great day to be a Shark on Saturday, April 22, as the Nova Southeastern University women’s track and field team won their first ever Peach Belt Conference Championship while the men’s team claimed second overall for the third year in a row in Montevallo, Ala. The women’s…
Intramural Summer Bowling League
This summer, sign-up for the Intramural Summer Bowling League taking place on Tuesday nights. May 23–June 27, 2017 Sparez Bowling Alley, Davie $69 per player Grand Prize: Intramural Championship T-shirt Sign up today: Register on imleagues.com or email mbirch@nova.edu. HOW TO SIGN UP: 1. Sign in or create an account…
NSU’s J.J. Guerra Earns Spot in Elite Club 60
On Monday, April 3, Nova Southeastern University’s Juan Jose (J.J.) Guerra had a career day that will forever put his name in the records books. On Sunday, April 9 the awards continued as Golfweek named him to an elite group of 12 golfers who have earned Club 60 honors. Full…
NSU’s Jordan and Moate Named PBC Track Athletes of the Week
For the second week in a row, Nova Southeastern University track and field runners Sherrelle Jordan and Eric Moate have claimed the Peach Belt Conference’s Track Athlete of the Week awards, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday, April 11. Full Release
NSU’s Kamaria Johnson Named PBC Field Athlete of the Week
Nova Southeastern University women’s track and field thrower, Kamaria Johnson received her first-ever Peach Belt Conference Field Athlete of the Week award, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday. “KJ deserves this award for all of her hard work,” head coach Bryan Hagopian said. “She is constantly working hard in practice and she…
Crutchfield’s Press Conference Recap
Jim Crutchfield’s first press conference as the new men’s basketball coach at Nova Southeastern University was held on Thursday, March 23, on a makeshift stage located at what is now his place of business – the court at Rick Case Arena. FULL RELEASE
NSU’s Lobanov, Wahlstrom Named SSC Swimmers of the Year, Hewitt Women’s Coach of the Year
The Nova Southeastern University men’s and women’s swim programs secured half of the Sunshine State Conference’s top end of the year awards to conclude the 2016-17 season. The Sharks’ Emma Wahlstrom and Anton Lobanov were both named SSC Swimmers of the Year, while head coach Ben Hewitt earned women’s Coach of the Year honors. FULL RELEASE