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Athletics
Aldabe and Gutierrez Named SSC Swimmers of the Week
NSU’s freshman duo, Marco Aldabe (Alicante, Spain) and Laura Gutierrez (Valenica, Spain) swept this week’s Sunshine State Conference Men’s and Women’s Swimmer of the Week awards, presented by VALIC. Aldabe collected two first-place finishes and two NCAA provisional qualifying times to lead the No. 10 Sharks to a 120-85 win over No. 8 Tampa….
Sydney Cook is Named to the All-SSC Volleyball Second Team
For the second straight year, sophomore outside hitter Sydney Cook has garnered Sunshine State Conference recognition, as she was named to the All-SSC Second Team in this weeks announcement. Cook (Miami), who was a member of the SSC’s All-Newcomer Team as a freshman, became the first Shark since Danielle Graham (second team…
NSU Men’s Basketball 77, FIU 59: Coach Tuell’s Perspective
The NSU men’s basketball team recently had a historic night, defeating NCAA Division I FIU at the U.S. Century Bank Arena, 77-59. It is the program’s first NCAA DI victory since joining the NCAA. Below are post game comments from head coach Gary Tuell: “You can’t say enough about the work…
Women’s Basketball Player Selected as SSC Player of the Week
Shark junior guard Danielle Robinson was recently recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week Presented by VALIC. Robinson (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) led the No. 4 Sharks to two convincing victories at the NSU Thanksgiving Classic. She was one of five double-digit scorers in the team’s 94-62 win…
Men’s Basketball Dominant over NCAA DI FIU, 77-59
The NSU men’s basketball team (2-5) recently earned its first win over a NCAA Division I team in its NCAA era , defeating the Florida International Panthers (7-4), 77-59, at the U.S. Century Bank Arena. The Sharks took a 3-1 advantage just over a minute into the game on a Justin…
Sharks Set for Crucial Basketball Doubleheader against Tampa University Spartans, Feb. 22
Calling all Sharks! Come out to the basketball doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 22 – Sharks Community Day – when our men’s and women’s teams will host the Tampa University Spartans. Conference championships and Sunshine State Conference Tournament seeds will be on the line for this crucial regular season weekend. A…
Baseball Completes Second Annual NSU Baseball Golf Classic
The NSU baseball team recently completed its Second Annual NSU Baseball Golf Classic at the Jacaranda Golf Club. There were 128 participants at the event, including notable alumni such as Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Mike Fiers, NSU Hall of Famer’s, Felipe Suarez and Sonny Hansley, and Raul De Castro. “The Second…
No. 4 Sharks win season opener over No. 22 Washburn, 90-87
The No. 4 NSU women’s basketball team had four players in double digits and held off No.22 Washburn in recent season opener in the Tipoff Classic at the NSU Arena, 90-87. The Sharks (1-0), who overcame an 11-point first-half deficit and trailed by five points at the half, went ahead…
Women’s Basketball Sweeps Tipoff Classic with Win over No. 7 Stonehill
NSU’s women’s basketball team recently defeated their second top-25 opponent in as many days at the season-opening Tipoff Classic, topping No. 7 Stonehill at the NSU Arena, 96-77. The Sharks (2-0) were led by Richelle Carach (Sr., Naples, Fla.), who set a new career high in points for the second straight game,…
Varsity-8 Lifts Rowing to Great Finish at FIRA Fall Classic
The NSU rowing team recently ended its fall season on a high note with the varsity-8 winning the FIRA Fall Classic. The eight boat finished with a time of 13:11 to take the win. The Sharks took down Barry for the first time this season in the V8 race, winning…
Women’s Basketball Player, Carach, Named SSC Player of the Week
NSU’s women’s basketball senior Richelle Carach (Naples, Fla.) has been recognized as the Sunshine State Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, presented by VALIC. Carach averaged a double-double with 19.5 points and 10 rebounds per game to lead the No. 4 Sharks to a pair of victories over top-25 teams during…
Soccer players Brivio and Fanfoni Named All-SSC
NSU’s Nicola Brivio (So., Gallarte, Italy) and Stefano Fanfoni (So., Cremona, Italy) were recently named to the All-Sunshine State Conference Men’s Soccer teams, as announced by the conference office. The duo, who combined for 12 assists this season, were the leading playmakers for the Sharks in 2013. Brivio was named to the first…
Tennis to Open Spring Ranked 21st in the Nation
The NSU tennis team will enter the spring ranked 21st in the nation according to the ITA Division II Preseason Rankings. NSU traditionally opens the season in the top 25 along with several squads from the NCAA South Region, recognized as the nation’s toughest region. The Sharks are ranked ninth…
Malin Broberg Earns All-SSC Honors
Malin Broberg (Sr., Stockholm, Sweden) of the NSU women’s soccer team was recently named to the All-Sunshine State Conference Second Team. Broberg earns her second All-SSC nod in consecutive years, just the fourth women’s soccer player to earn back-to-back awards in the past decade. Complete Release
NSU Inducts Four New Members into the Athletics Hall of Fame
The NSU athletic department has inducted four new members into the NSU Athletics Hall of Fame. “This event is so special in many ways and it really speaks to the traditions we have built on campus in recent years,” stated Director of Athletics Michael Mominey. “We are especially excited that this…
NSU’s Swimming & Diving Teams Dominate Rollins in Winter Park
After having two weeks to prepare, the NSU’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams went head-to-head in Sunshine State Conference competition at Rollins. The women’s team (3-0) continued their winning streak by topping the Tars 119-86, while the men’s team (2-1) got back on the winning track with a…
2013-14 NSU Men’s Basketball Season Projections
The NSU men’s basketball team recently begin its 2013-14 season with two road exhibition games against Marian and NCAA Division I powerhouse Butler. Both games were broadcast live on Radio X 88.5 FM. NSU figures to be a long shot to finish among the leaders in the Sunshine State Conference…
Baseball Set to Take Part in Annual Blue-Grey Shark Classic
The NSU baseball team will conclude its 2013 fall season with its annual Blue-Grey Shark Classic. The Blue-Grey Shark Classic is a three-game intrasquad series spread out between three days. The teams were drafted by their respective coaches, Eric Cruz for the Blue team and Ryan Romero for the Grey team. Complete Release
Ortiz Wins Dennis Rose Invitational as Shark Women Finish Fourth
Daniela Ortiz finished with a 5-over-par 221 to take home individual medalist honors at the Dennis Rose Invitational at the Waikoloa Beach Golf Resort. Ortiz (Jr., Morelia, Mexico) wrapped up the third round with a 77 to go along with recently shooting an even-par (70-74). She defeated runner-up Jennifer Liedes of St….
Baseball Gives Back to Community Through the Miracle League
The NSU baseball team recently took part in in the annual Miracle League event in Pembroke Pines, Fla. The Miracle League program of Pembroke Pines was established eight years ago for disabled children, in order to give them the opportunity to play baseball and experience what it’s like to be…