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#1 Sharks Fall to #2 Barry in SSC Semifinals

LAKELAND, Fla. – The top-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis team was defeated by the second-ranked Barry Buccaneers 4-1 in the Sunshine State Conference Championship tournament semifinals on Saturday afternoon at the Beerman Family Tennis Complex.

Records: No. 1 Nova Southeastern 20-4 | No. 2 Barry 17-4
Score: No. 1 Nova Southeastern 1 | Barry 4
Location: Beerman Family Tennis Complex | Lakeland, Fla.
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Doubles
Natalie Espinal and Freya Davies were victorious over Alloiarova and Dema, earning a 6-4 win for NSU.
Sofia Shing and Julia Moraes were defeated 6-1
Ita Habekovic and Patricie Kubikova dropped their doubles match, in a tiebreaker, 6(4)-7(7)

Singles
Natalie Espinal added a victory over Michalitsch, winning 6-3, 6-1
Alexandra Weir was defeated 1-6, 4-6
Lian Benedejcic dropped her match 1-6, 5-7
Sofia Shing was defeated 3-6, 1-6

Head Coach Doug Neagle – We had our chances today and let this one get away. The good news is, our season is far from over and we need to bounce back quick against a very tough Embry-Riddle team tomorrow. I like that we get to compete again right away after a tough loss. As a competitor, that’s what you want, you want to get right back after it.

No. 1 Nova Southeastern returns to the courts for the third place match of the Sunshine State Conference Championship Tournament, taking on Embry-Riddle on Sunday, April 28th. First serve is scheduled for 9 a.m. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis.

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Sharks Finish Day One at East Coast Relays

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – The Nova Southeastern Track team competed at the East Coast Relays on Friday evening. David Mahnke led the way for the Sharks on the men’s side, earning an 11th place finish in a loaded 5000 meter field. On the women’s side, Isabella Grant was the first Shark across the line in the 5000 meters, earning a personal record in the process.

(Women’s Top Finishes)

1500 meters – Eden Toal (29th/4:48.65), McKinzie Winget (41st/4:54.51 PR).

5000 meters – Isabella Grant (16th/18:24.36 PR), Karina Gilson (19th/18:33.89 PR), Ally Jakubiak (21st/18:37.59)

(Men’s Top Finishes)

5000 meters – David Mahnke (11th/15:38.97)

The Sharks will complete racing tomorrow at the East Coast Relays.

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Sharks Beat Lynn in SSC Series Opener

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Baseball team won their fifth consecutive game, defeating the Lynn Fighting Knights 10-8 on Friday evening at the NSU Baseball Complex. Zeth Rodriguez (3-3, HR) and Boris Pena (2-4, HR, 3 RBI) led the Sharks’ offense in the Sunshine State Conference victory.

Records: Nova Southeastern 23-15, 13-9 SSC | Lynn 21-24, 7-18 SSC
Score: Nova Southeastern 10 | Lynn 8
Location: NSU Baseball Complex | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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The Sharks took an early 1-0 lead as Justin Wachs scored on a wild pitch.
Lynn followed with a pair of runs in the top of the second inning, taking a 2-1 advantage over NSU
NSU took advantage of a miscue by the Lynn defense, tying the game following an error.
Boris Pena hit his team leading seventh home run of the season, putting the Sharks ahead 5-2 in the third inning.
Later in the frame, Jorge Braceras came into score on another Lynn defensive mistake, extending NSU’s advantage to 6-2.
The Fighting Knights cut Nova Southeastern’s lead to 6-4 following a two-run home run.
Zeth Rodriguez added his sixth home run of the season, pushing NSU’s lead to 8-4, in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Wachs pushed the Sharks advantage to 8-4 with a sacrifice fly.
Lynn scored three runs in the seventh inning, putting the score at 8-7.
Tyson Cooper came up clutch with a two-run double, driving in both Ryan Cainzos and Rodriguez, giving NSU a 10-7 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Lynn scored one run in the top of the ninth, but Michael Dillon held on to earn his third save of the season and sealed NSU’s fifth consecutive win.

Nova Southeastern continues their Sunshine State Conference series against Lynn with game two on Saturday, April 27th, at the NSU Baseball Complex. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Baseball, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_Baseball.

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NSU Takes Down Knights in Series Opener

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Softball team took down Lynn University 6-0 in an SSC series-opening matchup from the AD Griffin Sports Complex on Friday evening. Madison Fine led the way for NSU, batting in two runs.

Score: Nova Southeastern 6 (W: A. Drogemuller, 18-7) | Lynn 0 (L: J. Sumpter 2-8)
Records: Nova Southeastern (32-12, 17-8 SSC) | Lynn (12-36, 3-25 SSC)
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | AD Griffin Sports Complex
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TOP 3rd – With two runners on base, Fine batted in two runs with a single to center field.

TOP 4th – The Sharks surge continued as a sacrifice fly from Alyssa Drogemuller pushed NSU ahead 3-0. Shortly after, a wild pitch by the Knights allowed Brianna Matthews to come across home plate, tacking on the 4th Shark run of the game. Aubrey Hutzler closed out the fourth inning action with a sacrifice fly of her own, giving NSU a commanding 5-0 lead.

TOP 5th – Maliyah Lawson earned an RBI single to center field, putting the Sharks ahead 6-0. NSU would ultimately secure the 6-0 SSC series opener against the Lynn Fighting Knights.

Madison Fine earned a team-high two RBIs.

NSU will complete the SSC series against the Fighting Knights in a doubleheader showdown tomorrow at the AD Griffin Sports Complex. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:00 PM.

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#12 Sharks Tabbed as top-seed in South Region

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. The NCAA announced the field of 80 teams and 32 student-athletes competing as individuals that have been selected to participate in regional competition of the 2024 NCAA Division II men’s golf championships.

No. 12 Nova Southeastern Sharks will look to defend their 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship, the third title in program history, beginning at the NCAA South/Southeast Regional. NSU, under the direction of Head Coach Joey Marino, enters the national tournament as the top-seeded team in the South region.

“The team has been trending in the right direction all spring with a lot of wins and top-three finishes,” said Marino. I am excited to see what these guys can do at regionals in North Georgia.”

The Sharks have put together a solid season throughout the 2023-24 campaign, finishing inside the top-three in six events, while winning three tournaments. Mike Hay, the Sunshine State Conference individual champion, has been stellar during his final collegiate season, recording three individual wins – Matlock Collegiate Classic (2/6), First Federal Southeastern Challenge (3/12) and Sunshine State Conference Championship (4/23).

The NCAA South/Southeast Regional features 20 men’s golf programs from the Sunshine State Conference, Gulf South Conference, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Peach Belt Conference, South Atlantic Conference and Conference Carolinas. In addition to the 12th-ranked Sharks, the regional field, among the deepest and most challenging in the country, features No. 1 North Georgia, No. 2 Lincoln Memorial, No. 4 Georgia Southwestern, No. 7 USC Aiken, No. 9 West Florida, No. 10 Lee, No. 11 Lander, No. 13 Saint Leo, No. 14 Florida Southern, No. 15 Barton, No. 21 Coker, No. 22 Columbus State, No. 23 Shorter, No. 24 Barry, No. 27 Wingate, Tampa, Lenoir-Rhyne, Union, and Miles.

The NCAA South/Southeast Regional will take place at the Chattahoochee Golf Club in Gainesville, GA., from May 9-11. The top five teams and the top two student-athletes not with a team from each regional will advance to the finals, May 21-25 at the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden, FL.

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Men’s Golf throughout their postseason run, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_MGolf.

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NSU Competes at Sunshine State Conference Championship

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team completed their 2024 season at the Sunshine State Conference Championship meet at Nathan Benderson Park on Friday morning. NSU placed fifth overall in the event.

Nova Southeastern’s varsity four+ crew of Mollie Ireland, Camila Rodriguez, Jordan Maruskin, Emma Hickey and Lauren Gray (coxswain) finished with a time of 8:01.4, earning three points. The Sharks’ varsity eight+ boat of V Robinson, Amanda Bogle, Ysabel Ribeiro, Sejal Jain, Ella Riddle, Chrysta Snair, Julianna Becerra, Triumph Perry and Anaiya Person (coxswain) placed in fourth with a time of 7:37.5, earning six points.

Lauren Gray was recognized as an All-Sunshine State Conference selection, while Mollie Ireland was honored with All-Freshman/Novice Team recognition.

Head Coach Kim Chavers – “I’m exceptionally proud of the growth and tenacity shown by our young program this season. They have spent the year not only developing as student-athletes but competing competitively within their region as a team during our first season back. The foundation they’ve laid this year will enable us to pick back up in a strong position this fall. Congratulations to senior Lauren Gray, for being named to the All-SSC team and Freshman Mollie Ireland for her selection to the Freshman/Novice team. I also want to recognize and thank our two graduating seniors and captains, Lauren Gray and Sejal Jain. Their impact on our team culture and development this year has been immeasurable. We wish them all the best as they both take on medical school this coming fall!”

Nova Southeastern Rowing has concluded their 2024 season. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing.

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#1 Sharks Start Postseason with win over #14 Saint Leo

LAKELAND, FLa. – The top-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis team began their postseason run with a 4-0 victory over #14 Saint Leo in the quarterfinals of the Sunshine State Conference tournament from the Beerman Family Tennis Complex.

Records:No. 1 Nova Southeastern 20-3 | No. 14 Saint Leo 14-9
Score: No. 1 Nova Southeastern 4 | No. 14 Saint Leo 0
Location: Beerman Family Tennis Complex | Lakeland, Fla.
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Doubles
Freya Davies and Natalie Espinal started the match with a 6-1 victory over Lancellotti and Obermeier.
Ita Habekovic and Patricie Kubikova sealed the doubles point for NSU, defeating Martin and Shailina 6-1.

Singles
Natalie Espinal beat Obermeier 6-3, 6-2
Freya Davies picked up a victory over Lancelotti, winning 6-2, 6-2
Ita Habekovic sealed the Sunshine State Conference tournament victory with a 6-0, 6-3 win over Rabatin.

Head Coach Doug Neagle – “The ladies came out with great energy today. We weren’t on the court for too long today, which is big when trying to navigate the tough Sunshine State Conference tournament.”

The No. 1 Sharks advanced to Sunshine State Conference semi-finals to take on No. 2 Barry on Saturday, April 27th. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis

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Corina Conley Signs to NSU Women’s Basketball

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Women’s Basketball team continues to reload its roster for the 2024-25 season with the addition of 6’0 guard Corina Conley.

Conley, a senior, transfers to Nova Southeastern after four seasons at Kentucky Wesleyan College, where she appeared in 109 games, making 71 starts and averaging 22.2 minutes per contest. Conley ranked third on the team in scoring at 10.8 points and added 5.4 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game during the 2023-24 season.

“Corina was a standout player at Kentucky Wesleyan leading them to 21 wins and their third straight NCAA tournament appearance this season. The consummate team player, Corina does anything the team needs to be successful. She is a highly efficient scorer, has a high motor, and can defend any position. Due to her infectious personality and positive mindset, she fits very well into our culture,” stated Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry. “Because Kentucky Wesleyan doesn’t offer any graduate programs, Corina hit the portal looking for a new opportunity. Our coaching staff and players are excited to announce Corina Conley is a Shark.”

During the 2023-24 season, the Englewood, OH native started all 28 games for the Panthers and earned a selection to the All-GMAC Second Team.

Corina will graduate from Kentucky Wesleyan as a double major in Business Administration and Communication Arts with a 3.62 GPA and will be pursuing a Master’s in Leadership at NSU.

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Basketball, be sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter at NSU_WBasketball.

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Mike Hay wins SSC Championship

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mike Hay (-11/66/67/72) becomes the sixth Nova Southeastern Sharks Men’s Golfer to win the individual title at the Sunshine State Conference Individual championship. The eighth-ranked Sharks (2nd/-16/283/279/286) finished the tournament in second place, just two strokes behind the SSC Champions, Barry.

Individual Winner: Mike Hay, Nova Southeastern (-11)
Team Winner: Barry (-18)
Location: Osprey Pointe Golf Course | Boca Raton, Fla. | 6786 Yards | Par 72
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Results

Mike Hay tallied three birdies on the front-nine, before closing out his conference championship victory with six pars and sealed the title with a birdie on the final hole.

Will McGhie (T9/-5/70/68/73) began his final round with three consecutive pars, but followed with a pair of bogeys, before closing the front-nine with four more pars. On the back-nine, McGhie recorded six pars and a birdie, finishing his first SSC championship inside the top-10.

Joseba Torres (T11/-4/72/71/69) closed the tournament with his best round, shooting a bogey-free front-nine. Torres ended the day with three birdies and five pars across the final nine holes, finishing tied for 11th.

Jorge Berea (T37/+6/75/75/72) put together a solid performance in his final round, recording four birdies. The freshman birdied three of his final four holes to bring NSU within two strokes of the team title.

Ivan Ponsdomench shot a 76 in the final day of the tournament, ending the Sunshine State Conference Championship in a tie for 41st.

No. 8 Nova Southeastern will return to the course to compete in the NCAA South Regional Championship in Gainesville, GA., beginning on Tuesday, May 8th. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Men’s Golf, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_MGolf.

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Payton Graber signs with NSU Women’s Basketball

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – After an appearance in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen this past season, the Nova Southeastern Women’s Basketball team begins to reload their roster for the 2024-25 season, welcoming Payton Graber to the Sharks Women’s Basketball team, announces Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry.

Graber, a sophomore, transfers to Nova Southeastern after one season at the College of Saint Rose, where she started 27 games. Graber was the leading scorer on the Golden Knights, averaging 12 points per game during the 2023-24 season.

“Payton was a high-performing guard at the College of Saint Rose leading them to 21 wins and an NCAA tournament bid this season. Her determination helped their program finish third in the NE 10 after a pre-season ranking of 11. Payton has a very high basketball IQ, a strong skill set, and sees the floor well. Her grit and toughness enables her to be highly effective on both ends of the floor,” stated Freeland-Curry. “Due to the closure of the College of Saint Rose, Payton hit the portal looking for a new opportunity. Our coaching staff and players are excited to announce Payton Graber is a Shark.”

During the 2023-24 campaign, the Schenectady native scored a career high 23 points in a winning effort against D’Youville. Graber’s impressive performance throughout the season earned her a spot on the All NE-10 Second Team.

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Basketball, be sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter at NSU_WBasketball.

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