Sharks in Battle with Drury Heading Into Final Day of NCAA Championships

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – The Sharks Swimming teams were back in action pool on Friday night for day four of the 2025 NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships. The Sharks had five podium finishes on the Women’s side, and two on the Men’s side. The Women’s team goes into the final day of the championship meet with 353 points, trailing Drury by five.

Breakdown
Location – IU Natatorium (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Events – 500 Free, 100 Back, 100 Breast, 200 Fly, 200 Free Relay.
Results

Standings – Women’s
1. Drury – 358 Points
2. Nova Southeastern – 353 Points
3. Colorado Mesa – 284 Points
4. Indy – 272 Points
5. Lynn – 174 Points
6. Tampa – 165 Points
7. Grand Valley – 158 Points
8. Findlay – 145 Points
9. Clarion – 140 Points
10. Simon Fraser – 137 Points

Standings – Men’s
1. Drury – 390 Points
2. Tampa – 355 Points
3. McKendree – 262 Points
4. Indy – 239 Points
5. Grand Valley – 186 Points
6. Florida Southern – 127 Points
7. Lynn – 122 Points
8. Colorado Mesa – 119 Points 
9. Lewis – 117 Points
9. Wingate – 117 Points

How it Happened
(Women’s)

How it Happened
(Men’s)
What's Next
The Nova Southeastern Swim teams close out the season and the NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships on Saturday from the IU Natatorium. Events scheduled for day five include 1650 Free, 100 Free, 200 Back, 200 Breast, and 400 Free Relay. Prelims begin at 10:00AM, followed by the finals at 5:30PM.

To stay up-to-date on the Sharks, follow on Instagram and X at NSU_Swim.

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Sharks open SSC series with victory over Tars

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern softball team opened their SSC series against the Rollins College Tars with a 6-3 victory Friday evening at the NSU Softball Stadium. Tori Copeland led the way for NSU, earning two hits and two RBIs.

Breakdown

Score: Nova Southeastern 6 (W: G. Wallace, 11-2) | Rollins 3 (L: R. Twiggs, 7-1)                
Records: Nova Southeastern (22-8, 6-4 SSC) | Rollins (18-6, 7-3 SSC)              
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | NSU Softball Stadium       
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How it Happened

TOP 3rd- The Tars struck first on an infield hit to go up 1-0.

BOT 4th- An RBI double by Lauren Margolis brought home Gianna Russo to tie the game up at one apiece.
 
BOT 4th- Abbey Moore hits a blooper out in right field to drive home two more for the Sharks as they take a 3-1 lead. 

TOP 5th- The Tars drove in one run to reduce the lead back down to one, 3-2 Sharks.

BOT 5th- Tori Copeland drives home one more run as she hits a line drive to left field to give NSU the two-run advantage at 4-2.

TOP 6th- The Tars converted on another infield single to reduce the lead to 4-3.

BOT 6th- The Sharks walked home two runs to help secure the 6-3 victory.

Impressive pitching by Gracelyn Wallace would ultimately lead the Sharks to the series-opening victory.

Shark Standouts

Abbey Moore– 1/3, 2 RBIs

Gracelyn Wallace– 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 8 K’s.

What's Next

NSU will close out the SSC series against the Tars tomorrow in a doubleheader at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

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Sharks drop series opener to Rollins

WINTER PARK, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks began a three-game Sunshine State Conference series against the Rollins Tars with an 8-1 loss on Friday afternoon at Alfond Stadium. 

Breakdown
Records: Nova Southeastern 11-9, 5-2 SSC | Rollins 14-6, 6-1 SSC
Score: Nova Southeastern 1 | Rollins 8
Location: Alfond Stadium | Winter Park, Fla. 
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How it Happened

  • The Tars took advantage of a pair of errors by the NSU defense and plated six runs in the bottom of the second inning. 
  • The Sharks got into the run column with three hits in the top of the fifth inning, as Ronny Medina drove in Gabriel Esquivel with an RBI single.
  • Rollins plated a run in the bottom of the fifth inning, taking a 7-1 lead. 
  • Alexander Llinas entered in relief for NSU in the bottom of the fifth and held the Tars in check for the remainder of the game. The southpaw tossed 3.1 innings, striking out three, and allowed just one earned run. 
  • NSU dropped the series opener 8-1 to the Tars. 

What's Next
The Sharks will be back in action on Saturday, March 15th, with a doubleheader at Alfond Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Men’s Basketball, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_Baseball. 

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Conley’s career day leads #24 Sharks past Chargers in NCAA Tournament

JACKSON, TN. – The #24 ranked Nova Southeastern Women’s Basketball team opened up the NCAA Tournament with a thrilling victory over the sixth-seeded Alabama-Huntsville Chargers on Friday afternoon at the Fred DeLay Gymnasium. Corina Conley was sensational, spearheading the Sharks with a career high 30 points on 11/13 shooting. Michaela Cloonan rounded out the double-digit scoring for the Sharks with 12 points.
 

Breakdown      
    
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 80, Alabama-Huntsville 73
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern (26-6, 16-4 SSC), Alabama Huntsville (25-7, 18-4 SSC)      
LOCATION: Jackson, TN | Fred DeLay Gymnasium       
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How it Happened

First Half – Alabama Huntsville came out firing on all cylinders, taking an early 15-8 lead before eight straight points by Conley brought the Sharks within four. With 1:45 left to play in the quarter, a layup by Michaela Cloonan cut NSU’s deficit to 17-19. The Chargers then closed out the quarter outscoring the Sharks 7-4 to hold onto a 26-21 advantage going into the second quarter. NSU kicked off the quarter on an 8-0 run, featuring baskets from Corina Conley (5) and Mercedes Simmons (3). The Chargers weathered the storm, cutting their deficit to one point midway through the quarter. The rest of the quarter featured a back-and-forth affair as the Sharks held on to a 45-39 lead going into the halftime break.

Second Half – The Chargers started the second half on a 12-0 run to go ahead 51-47 before a layup by Michaela Cloonan stopped Alabama-Huntsville run. Tenacious defense by NSU kept the Chargers at bay as they tied the game at 55 apiece going into the final frame. Aubrey Stupp jump started a 6-0 NSU run to take a 61-55 advantage with 7:34 left to play. UAH clawed their way back and went up 66-65 towards the end of the quarter. Conley then took matters into her own hands, scoring nine straight points to push the Sharks ahead 74-68, ultimately leading NSU to an 80-73 victory in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. 

Shark Standouts

Corina Conley – 30 points on 11/13 shooting, six rebounds, scored 1000th career point. 

Coach's Corner

Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry – It’s always good to get the first win under our belt in the NCAA. Our players were focused, determined and composed for forty minutes. And, what a game for Corina!!!  Round two tomorrow!

What's Next

The Sharks will return to action tomorrow in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. They will take on Embry-Riddle in a rematch of this year’s SSC Championship. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM EST.

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Iraldi named D2 CCA South Region Player of the Year

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) announced the 2025 Men’s Basketball All-South Region teams on Friday afternoon. The second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks Men’s Basketball team had two representatives. MJ Iraldi was recognized as the D2 CCA South Region Player of the Year, in addition to garnering first-team honors, while Dallas Graziani joined Iraldi on the first-team. 

Iraldi, the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Year and SSC tournament Most Valuable Player, adds another honor to his stellar 2024-25 season for Nova Southeastern. The senior set the NSU single season scoring record in the Sunshine State Conference tournament championship game, scoring a team-high 27 points against No. 23 Florida Southern. Iraldi is the most prolific scorer in the South Regional, leading in both points (746) and points-per-game (24.1). Iraldi has scored 30 or more points in eight games during the season, including a career-best 42 (tied for second most in a single game in program history) against Embry-Riddle on February 26th. During the SSC tournament, Iraldi totaled 62 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 steals, while making nine three-point baskets.  

Graziani, a first-team All-Sunshine State Conference and SSC all-defensive team honoree, drives Division II’s highest scoring offense, leading the country in assists (300), assists-per-game (9.7) and assist/turnover ratio (5.66). Graziani is the only NSU Men’s Basketball player to surpass 300 steals in a season and recorded his 1,000th collegiate point during the SSC Championship game. Graziani set the single-game assist record (17) against St. Thomas Aquinas (NY) on November 3rd at the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic Tournament in Lakeland, Fla., and tied the record on January 29th against Lynn. Graziani leads NSU with 14 double-doubles during the 2024-25 season.  

Both Iraldi and Graziani are Top-50 candidates for the 2025 Bevo Francis Award, presented by Small College Basketball. The duo can now be nominated to received D2 CCA All-American honors.  

D2 CCA All-South Region First-Team

Name Position School
MJ Iraldi Guard Nova Southeastern
Tommy Murr Guard Alabama-Huntsville
Jadin Booth Guard Florida Southern
Dallas Graziani Guard Nova Southeastern
Carlos Hart Guard Valdosta State

D2 CCA All-South Region Second-Team

Name Position School
Alex Steen Forward Florida Southern
Alvin Miles Guard Miles
Jalen Page Guard Trevecca Nazarene
Chris Terrell Guard Delta State
Blake Campbell Guard Alabama-Huntsville

The second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks Men’s Basketball team hosts Savannah State in the first-round of the NCAA South Region Tournament at the Rick Case Arena. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. To purchase tickets to the tournament, click here. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Men’s Basketball, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_MBasketball.  

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#24 Sharks set to take on Chargers in NCAA Tournament

JACKSON, TN. – The #24 ranked and third-seeded Nova Southeastern Women’s Basketball team returns to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season. The Sharks look to make another deep postseason push, kicking off the tournament against the six-seeded Alabama Huntsville Chargers on Friday afternoon in Jackson, Tennessee. 

Nova Southeastern Sharks (25-6, 16-4 SSC)
Last Game: Nova Southeastern 51, Embry-Riddle 55 (SSC Championship) 

The Sharks have made the NCAA Tournament in nine out of the 13 seasons during Freeland-Curry’s tenure and are coming off their first SSC Championship appearance since the 2014-15 season. NSU has relied on its complete team effort, as it ranks sixth in all of Division II and top 15 across all NCAA Levels in bench points per game (32.1). NSU also ranks 10th across all NCAA Levels in total bench scoring (995 points). Bench scoring accounts for 46% of the team’s point average.

The Sharks and the Chargers have played each other three previous times, with NSU being victorious in all three matchups; the last meeting between the two teams was in November 2018, when the Sharks won 72-68. Today’s matchup will be the first time both teams have faced off in the NCAA Tournament. 

Alabama Huntsville Chargers (25-6, 18-4 SSC)
Last Game: Alabama-Huntsville 52, Union (TN) 58 (GSC Championship) 

Head Coach Allen Sharpe has completely turned around the program in his first season at the helm, leading his squad to the Gulf South Conference Championship a year after the Chargers finished the season with a 9-18 overall record.

Alabama-Huntsville is led by GSC and South Region Player of the Year Lili Wilken. The junior is averaging 17.5 points per game, leading the team in scoring and being the second-leading scorer in the GSC. Alexis Woods has also played a big part in the Chargers success, leading the team in shots blocked (11) and three-point percentage (45.5).

Tip-off is scheduled for 1 PM at Fred DeLay Gymnasium in Jackson, TN.

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Basketball, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WBasketball. To support the Women’s Basketball program, click here.

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Orban Captures National Title in 200 Free on Day Three of NCAA Championships

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – The Nova Southeastern Women’s Swim team was back in the pool at the IU Natatorium on Thursday night for day three of the 2025 NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships. Kristina Orban secured the individual national championship in the 200 Free, giving the Sharks their second individual title of the meet. The team also saw three additional podium finishes. The Women’s team sits in second place, trailing Drury by only eight points heading into the fourth day.

Breakdown
Location – IU Natatorium (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Events – 100 Fly, 400 Individual Medley, 200 Free, 400 Medley Relay.
Results

Standings – Women’s
1. Drury – 262 Points
2. Nova Southeastern – 254 Points
3. Colorado Mesa – 174 Points
4. Indy – 169 Points
5. Grand Valley – 119 Points
6. Lynn – 115 Points
7. Tampa – 101 Points
8. Simon Fraser – 87 Points
9. Findlay – 81 Points
10. West Florida – 80 Points

Standings – Men’s
1. Drury – 268 Points
2. Tampa – 239 Points
3. Indy – 170 Points
4. McKendree – 169 Points
5. Grand Valley – 144 Points
6. Florida Southern – 94 Points
7. Lewis – 87 Points
8. Lynn – 86 Points 
9. Colorado Mesa – 75 Points
9. Wayne State – 75 Points

How it Happened
(Women’s)

What's Next
The Sharks are back in action for day four of the NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships on Friday, March 14th. Events scheduled for day four include 500 Free, 100 Back, 100 Breast, 200 Fly, and 200 Free Relay. Prelims begin at 10:00AM, followed by the finals at 5:30PM.

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Sharks in Lead After Day Two of NCAA Championships

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – The Nova Southeastern Swim teams continued action at the 2025 NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships on Wednesday night from the IU Natatorium. The Sharks picked up several podium finishes on day two, as well as setting a handful of NSU and SSC records. The Women’s team will go into day three in first, and the Men’s team will enter day three in fourteenth.

Breakdown
Location – IU Natatorium (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Events – 1000 Freestyle, 200 Individual Medley, 50 Freestyle, 200 Medley Relay.
Results

Standings – Women’s
1. Nova Southeastern – 170 Points
2. Drury – 143 Points
3. Indy – 114 Points
4. Colorado Mesa – 104 Points
5. Clarion – 73 Points
6. Grand Valley – 67 Points
6. Lynn – 67 Points
8. Tampa – 63 Points
9. West Florida – 61 Points
10. Augustana – 57 Points

Standings – Men’s
1. Drury – 151 Points
2. Tampa – 143 Points
3. Indy – 111 Points
4. McKendree – 89 Points
5. Grand Valley – 82 Points
6. Florida Southern – 50 Points
7. Lewis – 48 Points
8. Lynn – 46 Points 
9. Colorado Mesa – 45 Points
10. Wingate – 41 Points

How it Happened
(Women’s)

  • Hailey Williams took third in the 1000 Free with a time of 9:51.28.
  • In the 200 IM, May Lowy captured second with a time of 1:59.39. Emilia Ronningdal placed fifth with a time of 2:00.23.
  • Kristina Orban secured fifth in the 50 Free. With her time of 22.52, Orban set a new NSU record. Taking seventh was Maya Esparza with a time of 22.79. Then rounding out the podium in eighth with a time of 22.99 was Zsofia Kurdi.
  • The group of Maria Goncalves, Hannah Montgomery, Kristina Orban, and Maya Esparza took second in the 200 Medley Relay with a time of 1:38.44. With their time, the group set a new NSU and SSC record. Their time was also faster than the previous NCAA Division II record, which was broken by Indy this evening.

How it Happened
(Men’s)

  • Luca Alessandrini placed third in the 1000 Free with a time of 9:00.29. With his time, Alessandrini set a new NSU record.

What's Next
The Nova Southeastern Swim teams are back in action for day three of the NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championships. Events scheduled for day three include 100 Fly, 400 Individual Medley, 200 Free, and 400 Medley Relay. Prelims begin at 10:00AM, followed by the finals at 5:30PM.

To stay up-to-date on the Sharks, follow on Instagram and X at NSU_Swim.

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#2 Sharks handle Hillsdale

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. – The reigning national champions, second-ranked Nova Southeastern Women’s Tennis team secured a victory over the Hillsdale College Chargers (7-0) at the NSU Tennis Complex at Rolling Hills. The Sharks have now won 19 consecutive matches dating back to April 28th, 2024.

Breakdown

Score:  No.2 Nova Southeastern 7 | Hillsdale College 0
Records: No.2 Nova Southeastern 12-0 | Hillsdale College 5-6
Location: NSU Tennis Complex at Rolling Hills | Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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How it Happened

DOUBLES

SINGLES

  • Kristyna Hranacova controlled the match, defeating Ane Dannhauser 6-3, 6-0.  
  • Ita Habekovic dominated Libby McGivern with aggressive play, securing a convincing 6-1, 6-1 win.  
  • Sofia Shing proved too strong for Briana Rees, winning 6-2, 6-0.  
  • Isabella Ciancaglini played an efficient match, cruising past Courtney Rittel 6-0, 6-1.  
  • Julia Moraes controlled the pace throughout, defeating Julia Zlateva 6-1, 6-0.
  • Amina Sagadiyeva finished strong, overcoming Megan Hackman 6-0, 6-1.

What's Next
Nova Southeastern returns to the courts on Wednesday, March 15th, against No.7 Flagler College at the Pollard Tennis Center in St. Augustine, FL. First serve is set for 10am.

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis.

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Sharks finish tied for Fifth at 2025 Southeastern Collegiate

VALDOSTA, Ga. –  The Nova Southeastern University Sharks Men’s Golf team completed play in the 2025 Southeastern Collegiate in a tie for 5th place (-3). Led by Bruno Marques (E) finishing just outside of the top-25.  
 

Breakdown 
TEAM WINNER: West Florida (-25) 
INDIVIDUAL WINNER: Cooper Tendick (West Florida) -12 
LOCATION: Valdosta, Ga. | Kinderlou Forest Golf Club 
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How it Happened

  • Bruno Marques had a consistent performance throughout the tournament, carding rounds of 70, 75, and 71 to finish at even par. Earning him a tie for 26th place.
  • Will McGhie bounced back from a second-round 77 with a solid 70 in his final round. He finished the tournament one-over, securing a tie for 28th place.
  • Jorge Berea delivered a solid effort, posting scores of 71, 73, and 74 to finish at two-over. His performance placed him in a tie for 36th individually.
  • Elias Mardeni showed improvement throughout the tournament. After an opening-round 80, he rallied with rounds of 74 and 68 to finish at six-over, tying for 53rd place.
  • Ivan Ponsdomenech also concluded his tournament at six-over, tying for 53rd. His tournament included a strong second-round 70, despite some ups and downs across his three rounds.

What's Next

Next on the schedule for Nova Southeastern will be the Bobcat Invitational at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee in Eatonton, GA. on Monday Mar. 17.  

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Golf, be sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter at NSU_MGolf. 

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