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Athletics
Johns Earns SSC Swimmer of the Week Honors
After a strong performance this past weekend in a 200-62 victory over the Florida Southern Moccasins, Jenna Johns has earned her first SSC Swimmer of the Week award. While this is the sophomore’s first honor this season, this is her fourth all-time. FULL RELEASE
Dennis Repeats as Member of the Bevo Francis Award Top 100 Watch List
For the second time in as many years, Nova Southeastern point guard David Dennis has been selected to the Bevo Francis Award Top 100 Watch List, announced by Small College Basketball. The prestigious honor recognizes the cream of the crop nationwide throughout both NCAA Divisions II and Division III, NAIA…
At Casa De Campo, Guerra’s Growth Aligns with LAAC Spotlight
In Juan Jose Guerra’s mind, there are two paths for players: start hot and stall, or bloom late and flourish. Guerra likes to think of himself as being on the latter one, and those who know him agree. FULL RELEASE
Sharks Picked Third in Preseason SSC Preseason Baseball Poll
After a strong performance this past weekend in a 200-62 victory over the Florida Southern Moccasins, Jenna Johns has earned her first SSC Swimmer of the Week award. While this is the sophomore’s first honor this season, this is her fourth all-time. FULL RELEASE
Brian Rosen Named NSU’s Head Volleyball Coach
Nova Southeastern University Director of Athletics Michael Mominey recently announced Brian Rosen has been hired to take over the Sharks volleyball program. Rosen becomes the 12th head coach since the program’s inception in 1985. FULL RELEASE
Spring Season Creeping Closer for NSU Women’s Golf
In search of its third consecutive Sunshine State Conference championship, and fourth NCAA Division II national title this decade, the Nova Southeastern women’s golf team is set to tee off its anticipated spring season on Feb. 3 at the World Golf Invitational, hosted by Flagler. Following a highly impressive 2017-18…
HoopDirt.com Recognizes Crutchfield as DII Coach of the Week
With his team continuing its torrid start to the 2018-19 campaign, Nova Southeastern head coach Jim Crutchfield has been named HoopDirt.com’s Division II Coach of the Week, presented by Just Play Solutions. Fresh off the NCAA-mandated 10-day layoff, the Sharks still didn’t lose a step, throttling the nation’s No. 7 team in…
NSU Men’s Golf Gearing Up for February Return
The Nova Southeastern men’s golf team is just a mere five weeks away from ramping up what expects to be an exciting spring season, beginning with the Matlock Collegiate Classic, hosted by Florida Southern, from Feb. 11-12. FULL RELEASE
NSU Athletics Announces Fall Academic Achievements
After a particularly strong fall semester full of exceptional on-field and on-court accomplishments, the Nova Southeastern athletic department has again reached new heights with the its classroom accomplishments, as its 17 programs delivered a collective 3.22 grade point average through the fall term. FULL RELEASE
Matthews Garners SSC Defensive Player of the Week Honor
Known more for its offensive prowess, Nova Southeastern earned some recognition for its work done on the other end of the court Monday, as Mark Matthews was selected as the Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of the Week. FULL RELEASE
NSU Rises to No. 4 in New NABC Rankings
One of just six remaining unbeaten in all of NCAA Division II, Nova Southeastern crept up to No. 4 in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, recently announced. FULL RELEASE
Zinaich Repeats as USBWA National Player of the Week
For the second time in as many weeks, Nova Southeastern forward Connor Zinaich has been recognized as the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Division II Player of the Week, spanning games played from Dec. 29-30. FULL RELEASE
Baseball’s Brown Honored to be Featured Speaker at ABCA Convention
During last weekend’s American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) national convention, Nova Southeastern baseball head coach Greg Brown had the esteemed honor of being among the main stage clinic speakers, sharing his knowledge about “Empowering the Athletic Catcher” at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. FULL RELEASE
Sharks Softball Debuts 2019 Slate
Nova Southeastern head softball coach Julie LeMaire has announced the schedule for the 2019 season, set to begin on Feb. 1 at the DII Gulf Shores Invitational in Gulf Shores, Ala. The Sharks are slated to compete in 52 games, including 23 at the AD Griffin Sports Complex. FULL RELEASE
Sharks Close Out Florida Tech on the Road for 12th Consecutive Win
There was one team head coach Jim Crutchfield had yet to beat in his two seasons within the Sunshine State Conference – not anymore. Despite shooting a season-low 37.5 percent from the field, No. 5 Nova Southeastern was able to rely on its defense Saturday night to eventually run away…
Zinaich Nets First Career SSC Player of the Week Award
Following two standout performances to lift No.6 Nova Southeastern to 9-0, redshirt-junior Connor Zinaich has been named the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, announced by the league office . FULL RELEASE
Zinaich Named USBWA National Player of the Week
On the heels of his Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week selection, Nova Southeastern standout Connor Zinaich has also been recognized as the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Division II Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. Zinaich becomes the first player from the SSC to be honored this season. FULL RELEASE…
Zinaich Hauls in Second Consecutive SSC Player of the Week Honor
Fresh off a career-high 39 points in Nova Southeastern’s convincing win over No. 7 Florida Southern, Connor Zinaich has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, announced by the league office. The honor marks the second straight for Zinaich. FULL RELEASE
NSU Aquatics Brings Home the Gold
This past fall Nova Southeastern University Aquatics participated and won the first ever City of Fort Lauderdale Lifeguard Competition. The competition was held at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic complex, home to International Swimming Hall of Fame. NSU Aquatics convincingly outperformed five other participating municipalities and YMCA lifeguard teams to be…
Dennis Brings Home SSC Player of the Week Award
On the heels of two impressive performances, including a 30-point effort in an upset win over No. 12 Barry, Nova Southeastern point guard David Dennis has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, announced by the league office. The honor marks the fourth of his career. FULL RELEASE