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Athletics
Spring Sunshine State Conference Preseason Polls Released
The Sunshine State Conference released its preseason coaches polls for baseball, softball and women’s tennis his week. The NSU baseball team was picked to finish in fifth place this season, while the softball team was tabbed sixth and the tennis team seventh. The baseball team finished with 41 points in…
Baseball’s Alumni Game Set, Jan. 25
The NSU baseball team will host its annual Alumni Game on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the NSU Baseball Complex. Batting practice starts at 11 a.m. and the game will begin at 12 p.m. All Shark and Knight baseball alumni are welcome to play in an organized game against this year’s…
Kish Selected for NCAA Pathway Program
NSU Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator Kelley Kish has been selected to participate in the 2014 NCAA Pathway Program. She is one of 12 individuals selected to participate in the one-year program. The NCAA Pathway Program services all senior-level athletics administrators who wish to become director of athletics…
2014 Track and Field Schedule Released
The NSU track and field schedule has been released. Fans can view the men’s and women’s track and field schedule, identical this season, HERE. NSU will begin the season at the USF Invitational in Tampa, Fla. from March 13-14. They’ll return to South Florida for meets at Miami on back-to-back weekends…
Wilkins Chosen as SSC Player of the Week
NSU’s forward Jasmine Wilkins has been recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, presented by VALIC. Wilkins (Sr., Miami) nearly notched two double-doubles, averaging 15 points and 9.5 rebounds to lead the No. 4 Sharks to a 2-0 week. She was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6,…
Rowing’s McKissack and O’Donnell Spend Winter Break on Medical Mission in Peru
NSU’s rowers Haley McKissack (Jr., Orange Park, Fla.) and Megan O’Donnell (Jr., Lake Worth, Fla.) spent their winter break on a medical mission trip to Peru as members of NSU’s chapter of MEDLIFE. The rowers worked tirelessly on their trip and in turn helped their organization assist 1,585 people in a seven day span….
National Girls and Women in Sports Day Luncheon, Feb. 12
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) will take place Wednesday, Feb. 12, and NSU will have their annual luncheon featuring keynote speaker Delise O’Meally. The event will be held in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. O’Meally, the NCAA Director of Association-Wide Governance and International Affairs,…
NSU names new Assistant Swim Coach
Nova Southeastern University head swimming coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron announced that Mike Kuzman will join the NSU staff as the assistant coach for men’s and women’s swimming and diving. “I am very happy to have Mike join our coaching staff,” Bonewit-Cron said. “He brings a solid amount of experience in both…
NSU Serves as Practice Site for Ohio State
Recently, NSU will served as the practice site for The Ohio State Buckeyes as the team prepared for the 2014 Discover Orange Bowl played at Sun Life Stadium on Jan. 3. Since 2003, the NSU Soccer Complex at Nova Southeastern University has served as the host training facility for several…
Cammisa Returns to Course at Dixie Amateur
NSU women’s golfer Liliana Cammisa recently participated in the Dixie Amateur, her first experience back on the course this season after missing the fall season due to injury. Cammisa (Jr., Alta Gracia, Cordoba, Argetina) made the cut in a field of 115 golfers, finishing in the top 60 in a tournament made…
NSU Shark Crowned Miss New Mexico USA
Kamryn Blackwood, a member of NSU’s Women’s Tennis Team, has been crowned Miss New Mexico USA and will represent her state at the 2014 Miss USA Pageant in June, 2014. The 21 year old who competed as Miss Farmington, will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice….
NSU’s names new Head Volleyball Coach
NSU’s Director of Athletics Michael Mominey announced today that Jennifer King has been hired to take over the Sharks volleyball program. King becomes 11th head coach in program history and will assume her role in January. “Jenn will be a great leader for our volleyball program,” Mominey said. “Her experience, particularly…
Welcome Back Tailgate Party at Shark Circle, Jan 15
White Out – Wear White Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 4:30 pm See flyer for more details…
2014 Softball Schedule Released
The NSU softball team has released its 2014 spring schedule and will begin the season Feb. 1 on the road against Ave Maria in a doubleheader matchup at 1 p.m. The Sharks’ home opener will be the second day of the season, Feb. 2, against Flagler, for a doubleheader beginning…
2014 Baseball Schedule Released
The NSU baseball team has released its 2014 spring schedule and will begin the season Feb. 1 at the NSU Baseball Complex, for a doubleheader against Tusculum at 1 p.m. The Sharks will begin their 2014 campaign in the comfort of their own home, as they play 10 of their…
Record-Setting Afternoon For Women’s Basketball in 110-65 Win
The No. 4 NSU women’s basketball team recently buried a school-record 19 3-pointers on their way to another new program standard, 110 points, in taking their Sunshine State Conference opener over Florida Southern at the NSU Arena, 110-65. The Sharks (7-0, 1-0 SSC) shot 64.5 percent from the field (40-of-62)…
2014 Spring Tennis Schedule Released
The No. 21 NSU tennis team has released its 2014 spring championship schedule and will begin play at home Feb. 1 against No. 15 Florida Tech at 1 p.m. The Sharks’ season opener will also begin Sunshine State Conference play, pitting the Sharks against one of the nation’s top teams….
Brivio Named Second-Team All-South Region by NSCAA
NSU’s men’s soccer defender Nicola Brivio (So., Gallarte, Italy) has been named to the NSCAA All-South Region Second Team, as recently announced. Brivio adds this honor to his All-Sunshine State Conference selection earlier this year. Brivio had five assists on the season and held a shot-on-goal percentage of .500, with nine shots…
Tennis Team Lends Hand to LifeNet4Families Kitchen
The NSU tennis team took advantage of its off season by serving the community, assisting with LifeNet4Families on Broward Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Sharks served a full meal to families in need, including meat, sides, bread, coffee and dessert. Head coach Stephen Schram along with Bianca Roberts (Jr., Tampa, Fla.), Kamryn Blackwood (Sr., Farmington,…
SAAC and Athletic Department Take Part in HANDY Thanksgiving Drive
The NSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and multiple NSU teams and coaches participated in this year’s HANDY Thanksgiving food drive. HANDY’s mission is to embrace, educate and empower vulnerable youth to become engaged, productive adults. Founded in 1985, HANDY has met the needs of more than 45,000 Broward County children and…