Nova Southeastern Splits in Dual Meet Against Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Swim teams returned to the pool on Saturday morning in Tampa, Florida as they went head-to-head with the Tampa Spartans. The Women’s team was victorious, winning 154.5-107.5, while the Men’s team was defeated 191-71.

Full Results

How it Happened
(Women’s)

  • The group of Maria Goncalves, Hannah Montgomery, Kristina Orban, and Maya Esparza secured first in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:42.22. 
  • In the 1000 free, Hailey Williams took first with a time of 10:05.84..
  • Emilia Ronningdal captured first in the 200 free with a time of 1:51.13.
  • With a time of 1:02.76, Claire Gass placed first in the 100 breast. Following Gass in second with a time of 1:03.23 was Montgomery.
  • In the 200 fly, May Lowy took second with a time of 2:03.81..
  • Esparza secured the first place finish in the 50 free with a time of 23.41.
  • With a time of 51.32, Orban captured first in the 100 free. Zsofia Kurdi placed second with a time of 51.42.
  • Lowy finished second in the 200 back with a time of 2:02.78.
  • In the 200 breast, Montgomery was victorious, finishing with a time of 2:19.47. Gass came in second with a time of 2:20.01.
  • Williams took second in the 500 free with a time of 4:59.12.
  • Orban captured another first place finish, securing the win in the 100 fly with a time of 55.97.
  • With a time of 2:04.03, Ronningdal finished second in the 200 IM.
  • Orban, Kurdi, Esparza, and Ronningdal were victorious in the 400 free relay with a time of 3:25.81. The group of Maria Goncalves, Ilaria Murzilli, Williams, and Bethany Weber took second with a time of 3:29.60.

How it Happened
(Men’s)

  • Thomas Flower placed second in the 200 free with a time of 1:38.84.
  • In the 200 fly, Joshua Parry was victorious with a time of 1:48.77.
  • Flower took second in the 100 free with a time of 45.25.
  • Gustav Henriksen finished in second in the 200 back with a time of 1:47.93.
  • In the 100 fly, Parry secured the win with a time of 48.67.
  • With a time of 1:52.10, Henriksen placed second in the 200 IM.
  • The group of Gavin Lindley, Parry, Mateus Ribeiro, and Flower took second in the 400 free relay with a time of 3:00.33.

How it Happened
The Nova Southeastern Swim teams are back in action on November 8th at 4:00 PM as they host Lynn and Florida International in a tri-meet from the NSU Aquatic Center.
To stay up-to-date on the Sharks, follow on Instagram and X at NSU_Swim.
 

Print Friendly Version

Source

NSU Sweeps Barry and FAU in Tri-Meet

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Despite a rainy afternoon, the Nova Southeastern Sharks Swim teams put together a great performance against Barry and Florida Atlantic. The Men’s team took down FAU for the first time in school history, winning 141-121, while also claiming victory over Barry 191-69. For the Women’s team, they defeated FAU 132-130, and Barry 221-35.

Full Results

How it Happened
(Women’s)

  • The group of Maria Goncalves, Hannah Montgomery, Kristina Orban, and Maya Esparza captured first in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:44.38. 
  • In the 100 breast, Claire Gass placed first with a time of 1:05.10. Placing second with a time of 1:05.20 was Montgomery.
  • Esparza secured first in the 50 free with a time of 23.74. Zsofia Kurdi took third with a time of 24.57.
  • With a time of 51.66, Orban took first in the 100 free.
  • In the 200 breast, Montgomery claimed victory with a time of 2:21.00. Gass placed third with a time of 2:25.40.
  • Orban secured another first place finish, this time in the 100 fly with a time of 56.34.
  • With a time of 2:07.02, Emilia Ronningdal captured first in the 200 individual medley.
  • Orban, Kurdi, Esparza, and Ronningdal were victorious in the 400 free relay with a time of 3:29.18.

How it Happened
(Men’s)

  • Luca Alessandrini secured first in the 1000 free with a time of 9:38.37.
  • In the 100 back, Gustav Henriksen took first with a time of 50.96.
  • With a time of 21.35, Mateus Ribeiro placed first in the 50 free.
  • Henriksen secured his second first-place finish of the day, claiming victory in the 200 back with a time of 1:50.74.
  • In the 500 free, Alessandrini captured another first place finish, securing the win with a time of 4:35.90.
  • Michael Kent brought home the victory in the 100 fly with a time of 50.80. Joshua Parry took second with a time of 50.85.
  • Henriksen continued his stellar day with a victory in the 200 individual medley with a time of 1:53.58. Following behind him in second was Kent with a time of 1:55.09.

Coach's Corner
Head Coach Ben Hewitt – Exciting meet with some strong competition from beginning to end. Glad we came out on top and looking forward to building on today’s meet.

What's Next 
The Sharks return to the pool on November 2nd, as they travel to Tampa, Florida to take on the Tampa Spartans at the Riseman Aquatics Center at 10:00 AM.
To stay up-to-date on the Sharks, follow on Instagram and X at NSU_Swim.
 

Print Friendly Version

Source

Men’s Team Places Third, Women’s Team Places Fourth in FIU Fall Classic

MIAMI, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Swim teams finished up competition at the season-opening TYR Fall Classic, hosted by Florida International. The Men’s team took third place in the meet, and the Women’s team placed fourth. The Sharks had a total of 23 top-three finishes.

Full Results

 How it Happened
(Women’s)

  How it Happened
(Men’s)

  • Gavin Lindley, Inigo Marina, Joshua Parry, and Mateus Ribeiro placed second in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:32.92.
  • In the 500 free, Luca Alessandrini finished first with a time of 4:38.30.
  • With a time of 2:07.05, Marina took second in the 200 breast.
  • Gustav Henriksen swam into first place in the 200 back with a time of 1:52.08.
  • In the 100 free, Thomas Flower placed second with a time of 46.03.
  • With a time of 1:56.01, Javier Colmenares finished second in the 200 individual medley.
  • The group of Lindley, Alessandrini, Ribeiro, and Flower took third in the 400 free relay with a time of 3:05.10.

Coach's Corner
Head Coach Ben Hewitt – We swam some tough competition amidst a unique meet format. We were challenged and performed through the ups and downs of the meet. It’s a reminder for where we are at and what we need to do better moving forward. 

 What's Next 
The Sharks open their home season at the NSU Aquatic Center at 2:00 PM on October 11th for a tri-meet with Barry and Florida Atlantic.
To stay up-to-date on the Sharks, follow on Instagram and X at NSU_Swim.
 

Print Friendly Version

Source

Sharks Open New Season at Day One of TYR Fall Classic

MIAMI, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Men’s and Women’s Swim teams opened up the ’24-’25 season at the TYR Fall Classic, hosted by Florida International. As day one comes to a close, the men’s team sits in third place with the women’s team sitting in fourth.

Day One Results

 How it Happened
(Women’s)

  • In the 200 free, Kristina Orban took first with a time of 1:51.43.
  • With a time of 4:32.72, Emilia Ronningdal placed third in the 400 individual medley.
  • Orban finished second in the 100 fly with a time of 56.28.
  • Taking second place in the 50 free with a time of 23.73 was Maya Esparza.
  • In the 100 breast, Hannah Montgomery took second with a time of 1:04.14.
  • The group of Zsofia Kurdi, Maria Goncalves, Orban, and Esparza took second in the 200 free relay with a time of 1:35.22.

  How it Happened
(Men’s)

  • Gustav Henriksen, Inigo Marina, Joshua Parry, and Thomas Flower took second in the 400 medley relay with a time of 3:23.37.
  • With a time of 1:40.73, Flower finished second in the 200 free.
  • In the 400 individual medley, Javier Colmenares placed second with a time of 4:06.65.
  • Mateus Ribeiro took third in the 50 free with a time of 21.14.
  • Marina finished second in the 100 breast with a time of 56.41.
  • With a time of 52.30, Henriksen placed third in the 100 back.
  • The group of Parry, Ribeiro, Flower, and Gavin Lindley took third in the 200 free relay with a time of 1:25.00.

 What's Next 
The Sharks will be back in the pool at 10:00 AM on October 5th  for day two of the TYR Fall Classic in Miami, FL.
To stay up-to-date on the Sharks, follow on Instagram and X at NSU_Swim.
 

Print Friendly Version

Source

Hewitt, Sharks Announce 2024-25 Swimming Schedule

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The back-to-back NCAA Division II National Champion and four-time defending Sunshine State Conference Champion Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Swimming team and the NSU Men’s Swimming program are continuing their preparations for the upcoming 2024-25 season.  

“We’re excited for the 2024-25 campaign.  It should be a fun and rewarding season. We’ve put together a challenging schedule with a range of competitions through the SSC and the region. I feel strongly the schedule will prepare us for the Championship season.” stated Head Swim Coach Ben Hewitt.

Nova Southeastern begins the 2024-25 season as they travel to Florida International to compete in the TYR Fall Classic on October 4th and 5th. NSU hosts its first tri-meet of the season at the NSU Aquatics Center against Florida Atlantic and Barry University on October 11th.

The Sharks then travel to Tampa, Florida to take on the University of Tampa for a head-to-head Sunshine State Conference meet on November 2nd. The Sharks welcome both Florida International and Lynn in a tri-meet at the NSU Aquatics Center on November 8th and 9th. NSU travels to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the 2023 Fall Frenzy at Queens University that begins on 11/21. Nova Southeastern then travels to Miami with a CSCAA Open Water Championships meet at Florida International on December 15th. Nova Southeastern closes out its fall compeitions with a two-day Sunshine State Conference meet against Barry beginning on December 19th.  

NSU returns to action in January, hosting Indian River at the NSU Aquatics Center on January 10th. NSU then travels for Sunshine State Conference action on 1/17 against Rollins College followed up with Florida Southern College on 1/18. Before
taking on Keiser back at the NSU Aquatics Center as they close out the regular season on January 24th.  

The Sunshine State Conference Championships begin in Ocala, FL., on February 12th and continue through February 15th. The NCAA Division II National Championships start on March 11th and will conclude on March 14th.  

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Swimming, be sure to follow on Instagram and X/Twitter at NSU_Swim.
 

Print Friendly Version

Source

CH4MPS! NSU Women’s Swimming Wins Fourth Consecutive SSC Title

OCALA, Fla. – For the fourth straight season, the Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Swimming team has won the Sunshine State Conference Championship. The Sharks won 11 events over the five-day meet and set numerous meet, school, and conference records. It is the eighth title in program history.

Emily Trieschmann repeats as the Sunshine State Conference Swimmer of the Meet. Trieschmann scored 80-points for Nova Southeastern with her wins in the 800 Freestyle Relay, 1000 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle, 400 Medley Relay, 500 Freestyle, 1650 Freestyle (set a new SSC and Meet record), and the 400 Freestyle Relay. Trieschmann is the third swimmer to win the award twice and remains the fifth NSU honoree.

For the third consecutive season, Nova Southeastern Men’s Swimming finished second at the Sunshine State Conference Championships, the Sharks scored 659 points across the five days.

Coach's Corner
Head Coach Ben Hewitt – Our teams performed quite well over all 9 sessions and came together for one another. I’m excited for our athletes and I’m thankful for their efforts, especially the Seniors! Looking forward to a strong performance at NCAA’s.

Breakdown
Location – Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (Ocala, Florida)
Events – 1650 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke, 200 Breaststroke, 400 Freestyle Relay
Results

Final Standings – Women’s
1. Nova Southeastern – 1025
2. Tampa – 821
3. Lynn – 498
4. Florida Southern – 495
5. Rollins – 303
6. Florida Tech – 229
7. Barry – 104

Final Standings – Men’s
1. Tampa – 854
2. Nova Southeastern – 659
3. Florida Southern – 543
4. Rollins – 428
5. Lynn – 423
6. Florida Tech – 356
7. Barry – 242

How it Happened
(Women’s)

  • The Sharks opened the day to a fast start, taking the top three spots in the 1650 Freestyle. After breaking her own record from earlier this season, Emily Trieschmann collected the gold medal with a time of 16:24.21. Behind Trieschmann, Hailey Williams placed second (16:25.72) and Neta Shiff placed third (16:52.75).
  • Rafaela Raurich placed second in the 100 Freestyle with a time of 50.37. Taking third place was Maria Goncalves, who finished with a time of 50.95.
  • Finishing with a time of 1:59.98, May Lowy took second in the 200 Backstroke.
  • The group of Emilia Ronningdal, Maya Esparza, Williams, and Trieschmann finished second in the 400 Freestyle Relay with a time of 3:22.57.

How it Happened
(Men’s)
What's Next
Both the Nova Southeastern Men’s and Women’s Swimming teams will now prepare for the NCAA National Championships. The NCAA National Championship meet is set to begin on Tuesday, March 12th in Geneva, Ohio.

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

SUPPORT THE TEAM – MAKE AN IMPACT!
MSWM Postseason Campaign

JOIN THE WAVE!
Support Men’s Swimming HERE
Support Women’s Swimming HERE

Print Friendly Version

Source

NSU Women First, Men Second, as Day Four of SSC Championships Concludes

OCALA, Fla. – The Sharks returned to the pool at FAST on Saturday night for day four of the 2024 Sunshine State Conference Championships. The Sharks continued to collect more medals on Saturday, bringing their total medal count through four days up to 14 gold medals, 13 silver medals, and 11 bronze medals. As both teams gear up for the final day of the meet, the Women’s team stays put in first place, and the Men’s team remains in second.

Breakdown
Location – Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (Ocala, Florida)
Events – 500 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke, 100 Breaststroke, 200 Butterfly, 200 Freestyle Relay
Results

Standings – Women’s
1. Nova Southeastern – 775
2. Tampa – 620
3. Florida Southern – 378
4. Lynn – 357
5. Rollins – 213
6. Florida Tech – 173
7. Barry – 63

Standings – Men’s
1. Tampa – 641
2. Nova Southeastern – 464
3. Florida Southern – 430
4. Rollins – 339
5. Lynn – 298
6. Florida Southern – 269
7. Barry – 186

How it Happened
(Women’s)

  • The Sharks dominated from the jump, taking first through fourth in the 500 Freestyle. Emily Trieschmann secured first place with a time of 4:49.16. Coming in second place with a time of 4:52.91 was Hailey Williams. Behind Williams in third place was Ilaria Murzilli, who finished with a time of 4:55.67. Rounding out the top four, finishing just .11 seconds after Murzilli was Estelle Bauer.
  • In the 100 Backstroke, Maria Goncalves captured the gold medal, finishing with a time of 54.45.
  • Earlier in the day during prelims, Rafaela Raurich set a new SSC record for the fastest 200 Butterfly with a time of 1:57.37. Unfortunately, that record did not last long, because Raurich broke the record once again during the finals. Raurich took first and reset the SSC record time in the 200 Butterfly with a 1:56.71. Taking third in the event was May Lowy, who finished with a time of 1:59.68.
  • In the 200 Freestyle Relay, Goncalves, Solana Capalbo, Mollie Morfelt, and Maya Esparza took home the silver medal with a time of 1:32.64.

How it Happened
(Men’s)
What's Next
The Sharks return to pool in Ocala, FL on February 18th for the final day of the Sunshine State Conference Championships. Events scheduled for day five include 1650 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke, 200 Breaststroke, and the 400 Freestyle Relay. Prelims begin at 10:00AM, followed by the finals at 5:00PM.

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

SUPPORT THE TEAM – MAKE AN IMPACT!
MSWM Postseason Campaign

JOIN THE WAVE!
Support Men’s Swimming HERE
Support Women’s Swimming HERE

Print Friendly Version

Source

Sharks Shine Bright on Day Three of SSC Championships

OCALA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Men’s and Women’s Swimming teams continued competition at the 2024 Sunshine State Conference Championships on Friday night in Ocala, Florida. The Sharks continued to dominate, adding five gold medals, three silver medals, and four bronze medals. Through three days, the Women’s team continues to have a strong hold on first place, while the Men’s team remains in second place behind Tampa.

Breakdown
Location – Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (Ocala, Florida)
Events – 100 Butterfly, 400 Individual Medley, 200 Freestyle, 400 Medley Relay
Results

Standings – Women’s
1. Nova Southeastern – 522
2. Tampa – 398
3. Florida Southern – 255
4. Lynn – 237
5. Rollins – 154
6. Florida Tech – 108
7. Barry – 27

Standings – Men’s
1. Tampa – 423
2. Nova Southeastern – 351
3. Florida Southern – 293
4. Rollins – 220
5. Florida Tech – 177
6. Lynn – 163
7. Barry – 119

How it Happened
(Women’s)

  • Starting off the day in the 100 Butterfly, Rafaela Raurich captured first place, and set a new SSC Meet and NSU record with her time of 53.15.
  • In the 400 Individual Medley, the Sharks claimed the top three spots, with May Lowy claiming the gold medal with a time of 4:18.08. Behind Lowy in second place was Estelle Bauer with a time of 4:20.47. In third place, with a time of 4:21.05, was Neta Shiff.
  • The Sharks once again claimed the top three spots, this time in the 200 Freestyle. Emily Trieschmann took first place with a time of 1:47.27. In second place was Emilia Ronningdal with a time of 1:48.17. Then rounding out the top three was Raurich with a time of 1:48.55.
  • In the 400 Medley Relay, the group of Maria Goncalves, Ronningdal, Raurich, and Trieschmann secured the gold medal with a time of 3:39.98.

How it Happened
(Men’s)
What's Next
The Sharks return to pool in Ocala, FL on February 17th for day four of the Sunshine State Conference Championships. Events scheduled for day four include 500 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke, 100 Breaststroke, 200 Butterfly, and the 200 Freestyle Relay. Prelims begin at 10:00AM, followed by the finals at 6:00PM.

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

SUPPORT THE TEAM – MAKE AN IMPACT!
MSWM Postseason Campaign

JOIN THE WAVE!
Support Men’s Swimming HERE
Support Women’s Swimming HERE

Print Friendly Version

Source

Sharks Continue to Impress at SSC Championships

OCALA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Men’s and Women’s Swimming teams continued competition at the 2024 Sunshine State Conference Championships on Thursday night in Ocala, Florida. The Sharks earned three gold medals, six silver medals, and four bronze medals. The Women’s team remains in first after two days, while the Men’s team sits a few points behind Tampa in second place.

Breakdown
Location – Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (Ocala, Florida)
Events – 1000 Freestyle, 200 Individual Medley, 50 Freestyle, 200 Medley Relay
Results

Standings – Women’s
1. Nova Southeastern – 296
2. Tampa – 231
3. Lynn – 151
4. Florida Southern – 144
5. Rollins – 97
6. Florida Tech – 90
7. Barry – 27

Standings – Men’s
1. Tampa – 239
2. Nova Southeastern – 221
3. Florida Southern – 179
4. Rollins – 128
5. Lynn – 125
6. Florida Tech – 109
7. Barry – 60

How it Happened
(Women’s)

  • The Sharks dominated from the jump, taking first through fourth in the 1000 Freestyle. Emily Trieschmann captured the gold medal, finishing with a time of 9:45.27. In second place, with a time of 9:50.74, was Hailey Williams. Coming in third place was Estelle Bauer with a time of 10:01.81. Then rounding out the top four, Neta Shiff took fourth with a time of 10:04.28.
  • In the 200 Individual Medley, Emilia Ronningdal secured the gold medal, narrowly beating teammate May Lowy. Ronningdal finished with a time of 2:00.27, and Lowy finished with a time of 2:00.70.
  • Maya Esparza placed third in the 50 Freestyle with a time of 23.06.
  • In the 200 Medley Relay, the group of Mollie Morfelt, Hannah Montgomery, Rafaela Raurich, and Esparza finished in second place with a time of 1:40.57.

How it Happened
(Men’s)

  • In the 1000 Freestyle, Luca Alessandrini won the gold medal with a time of 9:02.87. Securing the silver medal, with a time of 9:05.21, was Keith Peristeridis.
  • Inigo Marina captured second place in the 200 Individual Medley with a time of 1:48.74. Thomas Flower placed third, finishing just 0.19 seconds after Marina.
  • With a time of 19.77, Marcel Snitko finished in second place in the 50 Freestyle.
  • Gustav Henriksen, Marina, Rhett Moore, and Snitko took third in the 200 Medley Relay with a time of 1:28.18.

What's Next
The Sharks return to pool in Ocala, FL on February 16th for day three of the Sunshine State Conference Championships. Events scheduled for day three include the 100 Butterfly, 400 Individual Medley, 200 Freestyle, and 400 Medley Relay. Prelims begin at 10:00AM, followed by the finals at 6:00PM.

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

SUPPORT THE TEAM – MAKE AN IMPACT!
MSWM Postseason Campaign
JOIN THE WAVE!

Support Men’s Swimming HERE
Support Women’s Swimming HERE

Print Friendly Version

Source

NSU Opens Strong on Day One of SSC Swimming Championships

OCALA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Men’s and Women’s Swimming teams began competition at the 2024 Sunshine State Conference Championships on Wednesday night from the Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (FAST) in Ocala, Florida. The Sharks took care of business, winning both the Men’s and Women’s 800 freestyle relay, giving both teams the lead in the standings going into day two.

Breakdown
Location – Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (Ocala, Florida)
Events – 800 Freestyle Relay
Results

Standings – Women’s
1. Nova Southeastern – 62
2. Tampa – 52
3. Florida Southern – 46
4. Florida Tech – 40
4. Rollins – 40
6. Lynn – 34

Standings – Men’s
1. Nova Southeastern – 62
2. Florida Southern – 46
3. Florida Tech – 44
4. Lynn – 42
5. Rollins – 38
6. Tampa – 34
7. Barry – 32

How it Happened
(Women’s)

 

How it Happened
(Men’s)

What's Next
The Sharks return to pool in Ocala, FL on February 15th for day two of the Sunshine State Conference Championships. Events scheduled for day two include the 1000 Freestyle, 200 Individual Medley, 50 Freestyle, and the 200 Medley Relay. Prelims begin at 10:00AM, followed by the finals at 6:00PM.

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

SUPPORT THE TEAM – MAKE AN IMPACT!
MSWM Postseason Campaign

JOIN THE WAVE!
Support Men’s Swimming HERE
Support Women’s Swimming HERE

Print Friendly Version

Source