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Athletics
Martinez Caps Magical Season with World Series Title
Former Nova Southeastern baseball All-American J.D. Martinez became the first Sharks player to appear in and win the World Series, aiding the Boston Red Sox to the title on Sunday night, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, in game five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium. Also becoming…
Sharks Sit T-4th in 2018-19 SSC Preseason Poll
The Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball team has been selected to finish tied for fourth in the Sunshine State Conference, as voted by the league’s coaches and announced by the conference office on Wednesday afternoon. FULL RELEASE
Robayna Reels in Second SSC Defensive Player of the Week Award
For the second time in less than a month, Nova Southeastern goalkeeper has been recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the league office. FULL RELEASE
JD Martinez Provides Back-to-Back World Series for Sharks Alumni
JD Martinez Provides Back-to-Back World Series for Sharks Alumni – Nova Southeastern University For the second consecutive year, a former Nova Southeastern standout is heading to the World Series as a member of an MLB championship roster, after J.D. Martinez aided the Boston Red Sox to an American League Championship…
Sundstedt, Xella Sweep SSC Swimmer of the Week Awards
In its first Swimmers of the Week release, the Sunshine State Conference awarded Emma Sundstedt and Alessandro Xella the titles after their high-point finishes at the Shark Invitational on Oct. 5-6. FULL RELEASE
Madden Reels in Second Straight SSC Weekly Award
For the second time in as many weeks, senior Sophie Madden has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week, announced by the league office. FULL RELEASE
Heikkila Honored as SSC Offensive Player of the Week
After guiding Nova Southeastern to a pair of road wins, junior Emma Heikkila has been named the Sunshine State Conference Offensive Player of the Week, announced by the league office. FULL RELEASE
Men’s Basketball Ranked No. 8 Preseason by DII Bulletin
Coming off a 17-10 finish a year ago, Nova Southeastern men’s basketball has been listed as the No. 8 team in the nation heading into year two under head coach Jim Crutchfield, according to the DII Bulletin Preseason Poll released recently. The Sharks tied for fourth in the Sunshine State…
Women’s Tennis Unveils 2018-19 Schedule
Third-year head coach Doug Neagle and the Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis program have released the full 2018-19 women’s tennis schedule, which kicks off with the ITA South Regional Championship in Lakeland, Fla., Sept. 21-24. FULL RELEASE
Rachel Fineberg Named Assistant AD for Academic Services and Student-Athlete Support
Nova Southeastern University has selected Rachel Fineberg as Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services and Student-Athlete Support. NSU Director of Athletics Michael Mominey announced the appointment on September 17. She brings the Sharks more than a decade of experience in athletic academic support and student-athlete development. She begins working with…
NSU Baseball Set to Hold Open Tryouts for 2019 Season
Head coach Greg Brown and the Nova Southeastern baseball program will be hosting an open tryout for the 2019 season on Monday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. at the NSU Baseball Complex. FULL RELEASE
NSU Women’s Basketball Unveils 2018-19 Schedule
Entering her eighth season at the helm, head coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry and company are ready to kick off their 2018-19 slate on Nov. 9 at the GSC/SSC Crossover Challenge. FULL RELEASE
Men’s Basketball Schedule Announced Ahead of Year Two of Crutchfield Era
Coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history, Nova Southeastern men’s basketball team and head coach Jim Crutchfield are ready to dive into the second year of the “Coach Crutch” era, just seven weeks out from a tough opening-night challenge, hosting Claflin on Friday, Nov. 9 at…
Sharks Volleyball Releases 2018 Schedule
Nova Southeastern head volleyball coach Jennifer King has announced the schedule for the 2018 season, set to begin on Aug. 24 at the Ashland University Tournament in Ashland, Ohio. The Sharks are slated to play in 30 matches, including 13 inside the Rick Case Arena. FULL RELEASE
ITA Honors NSU Women’s Tennis with Individual, Team Awards
The Nova Southeastern women’s tennis team has been recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) both individually and collectively, as Ivana Djordjevic, Andrea Ivanovic, Ana Navas and Nastassia Rubel have earned ITA Scholar-Athlete honors in addition to the Sharks being selected as a 2018 ITA All-Academic Team. FULL RELEASE
Watts, Sharks Reveal 2018 Men’s Soccer Schedule
The memory of eight wins, including four straight at the close of last season, will have Nova Southeastern out to prove it’s a program that has turned the corner when the 2018 campaign kicks into gear on Thursday, Aug. 30 against Mississippi College. FULL RELEASE
Both Track and Field Teams, Four Individuals Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
Both the Nova Southeastern men’s and women’s track and field teams were named among the 2018 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division II All-Academic Track and Field teams. In addition to the team honors, three student-athletes from women’s track and field team and one from…
NSU Men’s Golf Releases First Fall Schedule Under Marino
Nearly two months from the start of the 2018-19 season, first-year head coach Joey Marino has announced the fall schedule for the Nova Southeastern men’s golf team. FULL RELEASE
Freedman Sounds Off on Arnold Palmer Cup and Life After NSU
Following All-American efforts both on and off the golf course in 2018, Jamie Freedman saw her memorable collegiate career come to a close earlier this month with a once-in-a-lifetime appearance at the Arnold Palmer Cup in Évian-les-Bains, France. On Tuesday, the former Nova Southeastern standout was kind enough to take…
LeMaire Adds Nine To 2019 NSU Softball Roster
In addition to its first signing of the 2019 season back in December, head coach Julie LeMaire and the Nova Southeastern softball team welcome nine newcomers to the upcoming squad. Sydney Anderson, Kendra Baldridge, Brooke Ferguson, Nicole Hauck, Aubry Hernandez, Shannon Maloney, Miriam Schmoll, Suka Van Gurp and Stephanie Wang…