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Athletics
Baseball Voted Fifth in SSC Preseason Poll
The Nova Southeastern University baseball team was chosen fifth in the 2015 Sunshine State Conference Preseason Coaches’ poll, released by the league office on Tuesday. The Sharks were garnered 36 points, just three points behind Saint Leo. NSU finished in sixth place during it’s 2014 campaign, earning an overall record…
Providing Service – NSU Rowing Team volunteers at PATCH Community Garden
The Nova Southeastern University rowing team spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day volunteering at the Dania Beach PATCH Community Gardens. The community garden in Dania Beach aims to eliminate blight and improve quality of life by providing green spaces in urban residential districts. They provide locally grown, organic produce for…
Cheerleading Takes Third at World University Cheerleading Championships
The Nova Southeastern University cheerleading team placed third overall at the UCA World University Cheerleading Championships Sunday at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. The Sharks placed third in the All Girls Team Cheer category. The Sharks topped Otemon Gakuin University and also competed against Texas State University and Brock University. “It…
Jurova Joins NSU Tennis Squad for Spring Season
The Nova Southeastern University tennis team and head coach Stephen Schram are pleased to announce the addition of junior transfer Petra Jurova to the squad, beginning with this spring season. Jurova comes to the Sharks after playing two years at Fresno Pacific, another DII school located in Fresno, California. She…
Baseball to Host Annual Alumni Game
The Nova Southeastern University baseball team will host its annual alumni game on Saturday, January 24. Batting practice will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the game, starting at 11 a.m. The alumni will be competing against the current NSU roster. To RSVP, email head coach Greg Brown at greg.brown@nova.edu.
Hansen and Sickert Sweep SSC Swimmers of the Week
Sophomores Bryndis Hansen (So., Akureyi, Iceland) and Thiago Sickert (Vila Velha, Brazil) have swept the Sunshine State Conference Swimmers of the Week award for the second time this year. It marks Hansen’s second SSC honor while Sickert earns his SSC-record fifth honor. Sickert swam three NCAA provisional times in the 100-yard…
John Constable Named Head Coach of NSU Women’s Soccer
Nova Southeastern University Director of Athletics Michael Mominey announced that John Constable will take over the helm of the NSU women’s soccer program. A longtime veteran of Division II soccer, Constable becomes the just the fourth head coach for the Sharks since the women’s program began in 1995. “John Constable…
Sickert Named SSC Male Swimmer of the Week
Thiago Sickert (Vila Velha, Brazil) has been named Sunshine State Conference Swimmer of the Week. It marks Sickert’s fourth SSC honor this season. With his fourth SSC Male Swimmer of the Week award, Sickert is the first male in SSC history to win the award four times in one year….
Valley Named SSC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball guard Jessica Valley was named the latest Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, as announced on Monday, Jan. 5 by the league office. Valley (R-Jr., Lafayette, Ind.) came just an assist shy of a triple-double in NSU’s 77-71 win on the road over Eckerd…
NSU Track and Field Releases 2015 Schedule
The Nova Southeastern University track and field teams have released the schedule for the 2015 season. The Sharks are slated to begin their march towards nationals on Feb. 21 in Daytona Beach, Fla. at Embry-Riddle. From there, the Sharks will travel the state in several meets hosted by NCAA DI…
Page Named SSC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
Nova Southeastern University junior Chris Page (Plainfield, Ind.) was named Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week for his performance Saturday in the Sharks’ 86-82 win over the Tampa Spartans. Page tied his career high of 28 points in the 86-82 victory over Tampa. In his 32 minutes of play,…
Sharks Assist with Special Olympics Basketball Tournament
Student-athletes from the men’s golf team and the volleyball team recently volunteered with the Special Olympics Broward County basketball tournament in the Don Taft University Center. Volunteers from both teams assisted the various teams competing Saturday. Some escorted the teams around the venue, while others operated the scoreboard and kept…
Michael Goodrich Steps Down as Head Coach of NSU Women’s Soccer
Nova Southeastern University’s Michael Goodrich has announced his resignation as the head coach of NSU women’s soccer. Director of Athletics Michael Mominey will initiate a national search to begin immediately until filled. “I want to thank Coach Goodrich for his dedication and service to the athletic department and to the…
SAAC Participates in Leadership Development Seminar
The Nova Southeastern University student-athlete advisory committee brought in the NSU Leadership Development department to host the first of two leadership development seminars. The meeting was led by Leadership Development’s Sean Ryan, who spoke to the student-athletes about the overall purpose of SAAC. Ryan challenged the members of SAAC to…
2015 Baseball Schedule Released
The Nova Southeastern University baseball team has released its 2015 schedule and will open up at home with a three-game series against the Stillman Tigers beginning on Feb. 1. The Sharks will then play host to two of the top programs in NCAA Divison II when they welcome Delta State…
Sydney Cook is Named to the All-SSC Volleyball Second Team
For the third straight year, NSU volleyball’s outside hitter Sydney Cook (Jr., Miami, Fla.) has been named to the All-Sunshine State Conference Second Team, as announced by the conference office. Complete Release
Swimming and Diving Hires Lyle Robelot as Assistant Coach
Nova Southeastern University swimming and diving head coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron has announced the hiring of Lyle Robelot as assistant coach. Complete Release
Former Rower Hauck Collaborates on Published Research Article
Former Nova Southeastern University All-American rower Stephanie Hauck and Monique Mokha, Ph. D. of the NSU Sports Medicine Interdisciplinary Team recently published a research article on dermatoses in rowers in the International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. Complete Release
Cheerleading Aids Harvest Drive Community Fun Day
The Nova Southeastern University cheerleaders squad gave a helping hand to the Fifth Annual Harvest Drive Community Fun Day at the Weston Town Center. The cheerleaders came out with several non-perishable food items to donate to the event’s food drive. The cheerleaders also helped sort through all of the items…
White Named All-Sunshine State Conference
The Nova Southeastern University men’s cross country runner Wade White (So., Bangor, Pa.) has earned All-Sunshine State Conference honors, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Complete Release