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Athletics
NSU Women’s Basketball Team Ranked Preseason No. 5 by WDIIB
The NSU women’s basketball team was chosen as No. 5 in the nation by Women’s Division II Bulletin in their Preseason Top 25, released on Monday. The Sharks, losing just two players from last year’s run to the Elite Eight, slot behind only Bentley, Clayton State, Gannon and Central Missouri,…
Two NSU Softball Players Earn NFCA All-Academic Honors
NSU softball players Jennie Von Doellen and Chrissy Tabulov were named as 2012-13 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar Athletes this week. Von Doellen, majoring in exercise and sports science, finished the last academic year with a 3.78 GPA. She was the Sharks’ ace last season and recorded the second most strikeouts in…
Men’s Golf Finishes 10th at Golfweek Preview
Led by two individuals wrapping up play with even-par rounds, the NSU men’s golf team moved up two slots to finish 10th in the Golfweek DII Fall Preview at the Crosswater Golf Club . Santiago Gomez and Ricardo Celia each carded 72’s during Tuesday’s final round, and finished one stroke apart…
NSU Swimming Wraps Up Final Day at All-Florida Invitational
After three days of rigorous competition, the NSU men’s and women’s swim teams have completed their season-opening meet at the 4 Annual Pinch-A-Penny All-Florida Invitational hosted by the University of Florida. The men’s team finished fourth overall with 449 points, while the women finished seventh with 119 points. Newcomer Marco Aldabe …
NSU SAAC Raises 11th-Highest Total for Make-A-Wish®
NSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) contributed over $5,500 towards the overall NCAA Division II total of $517,645 for Make-A-Wish during the 2012-13 school year. The Sharks’ efforts rank 11th among contributing institutions, which helped surpass last year’s national effort by almost $50,000 and set a new Division II fundraising record….
Rowing Unveils National Championship Banner & Photo Gallery
The 2013 NCAA Rowing National Championship banner has been unveiled in the arena in the Don Taft University Center. The ceremony took place after last week’s volleyball match. The match was attended by nearly 500 fans and several rowing alumni were present. Flip through the gallery below to see pictures…
Women’s Soccer Overpowers Lynn on Shark Night, 5-1
The NSU women’s soccer team (4-1-0) handily defeated one of their biggest rivals, the Lynn Fighting Knights (1-2-0), 5-1, Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the NSU Soccer Complex. Senior Malin Broberg scored a hat trick and added and assist for the Sharks, two in the first and one in the second half,…
Men’s Soccer Sweeps SSC Players of the Week Honors
The NSU men’s soccer players Austin Foor and Andrea Giombetti swept Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week awards for the week ending Sept. 22. Foor earned the offensive honors with a breakout week for NSU, scoring two goals, including the first goal against Lynn at home on Sept. 18. Foor scored…
Men’s Soccer Shocks No. 6 Lynn, 4-1
The NSU men’s soccer team (3-1) earned its biggest win of the season Wednesday, taking down the defending NCAA national champions, No. 6 Lynn (2-1-1) at the NSU Soccer Complex, 4-1. The game-winning goal came from a freshman, Austin Foor, who scored his first collegiate goal to put the Sharks up…
SAAC Participates in Miami Dolphins Special Teams 9/11 National Day of Service
The NSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) participated in the Miami Dolphins Special Teams 9/11 National Day of Service at Sunlife Stadium on the 11th anniversary of those events. The Miami Dolphins Special Teams is a unique volunteer organization created to enlist and mobilize the ongoing services of the community with…
Men’s Golf Jumps to Third Place on Last Day at Brickyard
The No. 2 NSU men’s golf team had the best team score in Tuesday’s final round, jumping up two spots to a third-place finish in the Brickyard Crossing Intercollegiate. Junior Ian Facey (Jr., Miami) had the Sharks’ best round, tying for the second-best round among all individuals on Tuesday, with a 3-under-par 69….
Women’s Soccer Tops No. 14 Lenoir-Rhyne in Double Overtime Thriller, 2-1
The NSU women’s soccer team (3-1-0) topped the No. 14 Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (2-2-0), 2-1, in a double overtime victory on Sunday, Sept. 15. The match needed nearly every second, when in the 107th minute of the match, Elizabeth Haumschild (So., Clearwater, Fla.) used her head to play a ball through to Malin Broberg (Sr.,…
Broberg and Rolon Sweep Women’s Soccer SSC Players of the Week
NSU women’s soccer players Malin Broberg (Sr., Stockholm, Sweden) and Sandra Rolon (Jr., San Juan, P.R.) brought home the clean sweep, as they both have been selected Sunshine State Conference Women’s Soccer Players of the Week presented by VALIC. The Sharks finished the Columbus State University Collegiate Invitational with a perfect 2-0 record. Broberg,…
Men’s Basketball Releases 2013-14 Schedule
The NSU men’s basketball 2013-14 schedule has been released by head coach Gary Tuell. Coach Tuell admits he would not last long in the bakery business. “I love breads, muffins and sweet rolls. I’d eat all the profits.” But when it comes to scheduling games, the NSU men’s basketball coach avoids…
Fall Schedules for Men’s and Women’s Golf Announced
The NSU Men’s and Women’s Golf teams have released their fall schedules, highlighted by the annual Guy Harvey Invitational hosted by each squad. The men’s team is the first to tee off, with the Brickyard Championship beginning Monday, Sept. 16 in Indianapolis. The two-day event will take place at the…
Women’s Rowing Team Releases 2013 Fall Schedule
NSU rowing head coach Stephen Frazier-Wong has released his schedule for the 2013 fall season. “Last year’s season was a roller coaster ride that ended with an unbelievable thrill,” stated Frazier-Wong. “I can’t wait to see what this season has in store. Our returners are energized to defend their national championship and…
Fall 2013 Schedule Released for NSU Tennis Team
NSU tennis head coach Steve Schram has released the 2013 fall tennis schedule. “It’s a very exciting and crucial time of year because the players have the opportunity to prove themselves on the court by playing in three competitive fall tournaments,” said Schram. “These tournaments give the coaches a better…
Women’s Basketball Announces 2013-14 Schedule
Head coach LeAnn Freeland has released the 2013-14 NSU women’s basketball schedule, beginning in early November and featuring three different showcases at the Arena in the Don Taft University Center. The Sharks, coming off their Elite Eight run a year ago, start off the campaign with the NSU Tipoff Classic,…
NSU sends Three Student Athletes to Orlando for Annual Conference
NSU sent three student-athlete representatives, SAAC President, Roberto Baroniel (Jr., Miami, Fla.), Shark Night Chair, Esau Simpson (Sr., St. David’s, Grenada) and Community Engagement Chair, Krista Colburn (Jr., Meade, Colo.) to the SAAC President, Roberto Baroniel (Jr., Miami, Fla.), Shark Night Chair, Esau Simpson (Sr., St. David’s, Grenada) and Community Engagement Chair, Krista Colburn (Jr., Meade, Colo.). weekend in Orlando on Saturday,…
NSU’s Cross Country Team Opens Season in Top-5 at Bulls Invitational
The NSU cross country program kicked off the 2013 season with two top-5 finishes Friday at the South Florida Bulls Invitational. The men claimed third place overall, while the women claimed fourth. On the men’s side, freshman Wade White (East Stroudsburgh, Pa.) made a strong collegiate debut, breaking the NSU all-time record…