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Athletics
Swimming’s Simpson Wins Heat Two of 100-Meter Freestyle in London
Representing his home country of Grenada at the 2012 London Olympics, Nova Southeastern swimmer Esau Simpson posted a time of 53.26 in the 100-meter freestyle time trials to win the second heat. That time represents a new Grenadian national record, as well as a new NSU long course record. Simpson…
Men’s Golf Earns GCAA All-Academic Team Recognition
The Nova Southeastern men’s golf team added yet another accolade to their remarkable National Championship season, earning the Golf Coaches Association of America All-Academic Team recognition. The award is presented by Farmers Insurance Group. To qualify for GCAA All-Academic Team recognition, a team must earn a combined GPA of 3.0…
Fall Sports Schedules Released
The upcoming Fall 2012 sports schedules have been released. Below you will find links to each schedule. Volleyball Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Incoming Men’s Golfer Qualifies for U.S. Amateur
The Nova Southeastern men’s golf team continues to shine after capturing its first NCAA Division II National Championship this Spring, as incoming freshman Hunter O’Mahony (Tequesta, FL) has qualified to compete at the U.S. Amateur Championship in August. O’Mahony posted a two-round score of 144, even par, to capture the…
Ortiz Qualifies for U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship
Daniela Ortiz (So., Morelia, Mexico), a member of the Nova Southeastern women’s golf team, has qualified for the 2012 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. The U.S. Women’s Amateur, which is scheduled for Aug. 6 to 12, will take place at The Country Club in Cleveland, OH. Ortiz was among a record…
Kelley Kish Named Associate Director of Athletics/SWA
Nova Southeastern University Director of Athletics, Michael Mominey, recently announced that Kelley Kish has been named Associate Athletics Director for the Sharks effective Aug. 3. She will serve as the athletics department’s Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) and Director of Compliance, having served in a similar capacity with the University of…
SSC Basketball Championships to be Hosted at Kissimmee’s Silver Spurs Arena in 2013
The Sunshine State Conference, in partnership with the Central Florida Sports Commission and the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau, has announced that the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Basketball Championships will be held at the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fl. The event is scheduled to take…
Tennis Team Earns Several ITA Academic Awards
NSU’s tennis team was recently honored as an Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team and three of the student-athletes were recognized as Scholar Athletes. The Sharks, which was one of 66 schools in NCAA Division-II to receive the honor, earned the team award for having a cumulative team GPA of 3.2….
Swimming’s Simpson to Compete at 2012 Olympics
Esau Simpson, a member of the Nova Southeastern swimming and diving team, has been selected to represent his home country of Grenada at the 2012 Summer Olympics hosted in London, England. Simpson is slated to compete in the 100-yard freestyle event with the opening heats scheduled for Jul. 31. The…
Gittings Selected as the SSC Female Athlete of the Year
Nova Southeastern junior women’s golfer Abbey Gittings has been selected as the 2011-12 Sunshine State Conference Female Athlete of the Year, as announced by the conference office on Monday, Jun. 25. A native of Tamworth, England, Gittings led the Sharks to their fourth consecutive NCAA Division-II Women’s Golf Championship. In…
No. 1 Ben Taylor Announced to 2012 All-Nicklaus Team
Nova Southeastern men’s No. 1 golfer, Benjamin Taylor (So., Leatherhead, England), has been selected to the 2012 All-Nicklaus Team as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America, which recognizes players from Division I, II, III, NAIA and NJCAA for their outstanding play during the past collegiate season. The All-Nicklaus…
102 Sharks Named to SSC Spring Honor Roll
A total of 102 Nova Southeastern student-athletes have been named to the Sunshine State Conference Spring Honor Roll, as announced by the conference office on Thursday, Jun. 21. In order to qualify for the Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll, a student-athlete must post a minimum semester grade point average of 3.20…
No. 3 Rowing Team Claims Third at the NCAA Championships
No. 3 ranked NSU rowing team completed competition at the 2012 NCAA Championships, finishing third in the team standings. Racing on calm water on Lake Mercer in West Windsor, N.J., the Sharks’ varsity four placed second, while the varsity eight took third in a very close Grand Final. No. 2…
NSU to host 2nd Annual “A Night in Roma,” June 11
NSU Athletics will host the 2nd Annual A Night in Roma event on Monday, June 11, 6:00 pm in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. Proceeds to benefit the Tony Segreto Athletics Scholarship Fund. For ticket information, call 954-922-7013 or send email to ocean2ocean@bellsouth.net. See flyer for details…
NSU Athletic Summer Camps Continue
NSU will host the following athletic camps this summer: Men’s Basketball: NSU Sharks Basketball Camp Individual Skills Camp: July 16-19 Shooting Camp: July 23-25 For more information: Call Coach Crone (954) 262-8241. Soccer: NSU Soccer Camp Session 4: July 16-20 For more information: Call Coach Parry (954) 262-8228. Strength &…
Four NSU Athletic Teams Competing in NCAA Championships
Nova Southeastern is proud to have four teams competing in their respective NCAA Championships over the next two weeks. The Sharks’ men’s golf, women’s golf, baseball and women’s rowing teams will each compete for a national title in the coming days. Information on how to follow each Sharks’ team can…
Kelton Headlines Five All-SSC Softball Selections
Senior centerfielder Katie Kelton (Pembroke Pines, FL) was one of five Nova Southeastern softball players selected to the All-Sunshine State Conference teams, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday, May. Kelton garnered All-SCC First-Team accolades as an at-large selection, while four teammates: Jaimee Vega (Jr., Loxahatchee, FL), Lorena Spaulding…
Student-Athletes Honored at 2012 NSU Athletics Banquet
With the 2011-12 athletic season coming to a close, the Nova Southeastern athletic department held its 2012 NSU Athletics Banquet Wednesday in the NSU Arena at the Don Taft University Center. The evening honored the best and brightest student-athletes at NSU. Following the welcome from master of ceremonies Mark Cavanaugh,…
Saladrigas Selected to the Capital One Academic All-District Team
Nova Southeastern softball player Laura Saladrigas (Jr., Hollywood, FL) picked up her second post-season honor in as many days, garnering a selection to the Capital One Academic All-District Team on Thursday, May 3, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Saladrigas was one of 12 student-athletes selected…