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MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team earned their first Sunshine State Conference victory on Saturday afternoon, taking down the Barry Buccaneers. The Sharks were led by a double-double effort from Aubrey Stupp, her second of the season.  

SCORE: Nova Southeastern 64, Barry 51       
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern 3-3, 1-1 SSC, Barry 3-4, 1-1 SSC       
LOCATION: Health & Sports Center | Miami Shores, Fla.       
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First half – Nicole Scales kicked off the action with a three-pointer, but the Bucs answered with a layup of their own. The Sharks then went on a 10-0 run capped off by a Jess Moors layup, extending the Sharks lead to 13-2 as they reached the midway point of the quarter. Zeyno Seren would put the finishing touches on the quarter for the Sharks with a layup, as they headed to the second quarter with a 16-7 lead. NSU picked up the defensive intensity this quarter, holding Barry scoreless for eight minutes en route to a 13-0 run and a 29-9 lead with two minutes remaining in the half. The Sharks kept their foot on the gas and headed into the half with a 20-point lead.  

Second half – A jumper and layup from Scales and Stupp put the first four points for the Sharks on the board to start the half. Midway through the quarter, NSU continued their defensive onslaught, as Madison Frederick’s active hands led to a steal and a layup for Delaney Wolfe on the other end, giving the Sharks a 24-point lead, their biggest lead of the game. The Bucs continued to fight, cutting the Sharks lead to 16 as they headed to the final frame. Both teams traded baskets in the fourth quarter, but the Sharks ultimately secured the 64-51 SSC victory over the Barry Bucs.  

  

Aubrey Stupp: 16 points, 10 rebounds (Second double-double of the season)  

Alana Ellis: 10 points, five rebounds  

Madison Frederick: 10 points, six rebounds, two steals  
  

Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry: In the first half our team played incredible team defense and executed the game plan well. It was one of the best 20 minutes of defense our program has played in years. When we lock in, it’s an impressive display. Our staff is excited to watch this team fully commit to our system on both ends. We are making strides. 
 

 
 
Nova Southeastern will return home to take on Palm Beach Atlantic on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from the Rick Case Arena. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. EST.  
 
To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Basketball, follow on Instagram and Twitter at NSU_WBasketball. 

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.- The Nova Southeastern Women’s basketball team dropped their Sunshine State Conference opener against the Lynn Fighting Knights from the Rick Case Arena on Wednesday evening. 

    
  
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 67, Lynn 76     
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern 2-3, 0-1 SSC, Lynn 4-2, 1-0 SSC     
LOCATION: Rick Case Arena | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.     
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First half – Lynn jumped out to an early 7-0 lead before the Sharks scored eight consecutive points off baskets by Madison Frederick and Zeyno Seren. The rest of the quarter featured a back-and-forth affair with the Sharks taking a 17-14 lead going into the second quarter. The Fighting Knights came out aggressive in the second quarter, scoring seven straight points. A layup from Alana Ellis and a three-pointer from Frederick allowed the Sharks to reclaim the lead with five minutes left in the half. Lynn picked up the intensity towards the end of the quarter, taking a 37-26 lead as they headed to the break. 

Second half – Midway through the quarter, the Sharks cut the deficit to five after a layup from Sarei McGill. With under a minute remaining in the quarter, four consecutive points from Ellis brought the Sharks within three heading into the final frame. At the 4:31 mark, Kailyn Terrell knocked down a three-pointer to bring the Sharks within one, but the Fighting Knights answered with a three-pointer of their own, extending their lead to 57-53. The Sharks continued to battle the rest of the quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit, ultimately dropping tonight’s SSC opener against Lynn 76-67. 
 

 
 
Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry –  Lynn played well today and wanted it more. We have to get more aggressive on both ends of the floor to consistently win games. I was not impressed by our effort today and know we have more to give.

Nova Southeastern will be back in action on December 2nd as they head to Miami Shores, Fla. to take on Barry University in another SSC Showdown. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. EST. 

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

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.- A strong defensive effort in the second half propelled the Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team over the Daemen Wildcats on Saturday afternoon from the Rick Case Arena. Alana Ellis (23), Nicole Scales (13), and Aubrey Stupp (12) led the Sharks offensively. 

    
 
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 71, Daemen 63    
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern 2-2, Daemen 3-3    
LOCATION: Rick Case Arena | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.    
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First half – Both teams traded baskets at the beginning of the first quarter, leading to a 7-7 tie with just under five minutes remaining. Shortly after, a 7-0 run put the Wildcats up 14-7 before a three from Ellis brought the Shark deficit to four. NSU went on a quick 5-0 run to end the quarter thanks to baskets from Ellis and Kailyn Terrell, bringing the score to 16-15. The Wildcats came out aggressive in the second quarter, scoring a quick three-pointer to kick things off but the Sharks tenacious defense created havoc for Daemen all quarter long. Which led to NSU taking a one-point lead as they headed to the half.

Second half – Daemen controlled the lead for a majority of the third quarter until a late surge of points from Scales (6), and Ellis (4) gave the Sharks a six-point lead going into the final frame. The defensive intensity picked up for NSU in the fourth quarter. Midway through the quarter, a 10-0 run featuring baskets from Ellis, Stupp, and Delaney Wolfe extended the Sharks lead to 17, ultimately securing the 71-63 victory for Nova Southeastern.

 

Alana Ellis: 23 points
Nicole Scales: 13 points, six assists
Aubrey Stupp: 12 points, 13 rebounds
Kailyn Terrell: 4 steals

Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry:  We had a great team win today. Daemen is a solid team and fought for 40 minutes. I’m proud of how hard we played in the full court to force 24 turnovers with ten steals and over 40 deflections. Our staff was excited to see how we came together to get big defensive stops and hit big threes to grind out the win.

Nova Southeastern will open up SSC play against Lynn on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from the Rick Case Arena. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. EST. 

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

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-. A well-balanced offensive effort and tenacious defense propelled the Nova Southeastern Women’s basketball team to their first victory of the season on Saturday afternoon from the Rick Case Arena. Double-digit efforts from Kailyn Terrell (16), Aubrey Stupp (14), Nicole Scales (11), and Alana Ellis (10) led the Sharks to the victory over Purdue-Northwest. 

    
 
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 80, Purdue University Northwest 46    
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern 1-2, Purdue University Northwest 2-3    
LOCATION: Rick Case Arena | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.    
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First half – Ellis got the action started with a hard drive to the basket for two. In the ensuing possession, Terrell knocked down a quick three-pointer, which was followed by another layup from Ellis, giving NSU a quick 7-0 lead. The Pride would answer with five straight points to cut the Sharks lead to two with just under seven minutes remaining in the quarter. Both teams hunkered down defensively, not allowing a single point for several minutes. Towards the end of the quarter, Stupp would break the scoring drought with a free throw to give NSU an 11-8 lead as they headed to the second. Stupp picked up where she left off, scoring back-to-back layups to kick off the second quarter. With two minutes remaining in the quarter, a layup from Ellis would give the Sharks a 10-point lead, their biggest lead of the match up to that point. A late three-pointer from The Pride brought the score to 26-19 heading into the half. 

Second half – The Sharks got off to a hot start in the second half, going on an 11-0 run, thanks to baskets from Scales, Ellis, Jess Moors, and Terrell. The Sharks stayed aggressive offensively and ended the third quarter on a 7-0 run, giving themselves a 26-point lead as they headed to the fourth. The defensive onslaught continued in the final quarter as several steals led the buckets on the other end for NSU, extending their lead to 62-33 three minutes into the quarter. With just under three minutes remaining, a Madison Frederick layup would give the Sharks their biggest lead of the game (35). NSU kept the intensity up defensively and ultimately secured the 80-46 victory over Purdue University Northwest.  
 

Kailyn Terrell: 16 points, four steals
Aubrey Stupp: 14 points
Nicole Scales: 11 points, four assists
Alana Ellis: 10 points

Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry – Our players defended hard and together today. After opening weekend, we identified our weaknesses and our players have worked hard to find another level. I’m proud of our team effort today. It was fun to watch. We made some offensive adjustments at halftime against Purdue Northwest’s zone and opened up more opportunities around the basket.

Nova Southeastern takes on the Wildcats of Daemen in the second half of a back-to-back on Saturday, Nov. 25. Tip-off is set for 12 p.m. EST. 

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

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.- The Nova Southeastern Women’s basketball team dropped today’s matchup against Montevallo on the second day of the SSC/GSC Crossover Classic. Aubrey Stupp and Nicole Scales led the way for the NSU, scoring 18 and 17 points respectively. 

   
 
SCORE: Nova Southeastern 69, Montevallo 77   
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern 0-2, Montevallo 1-1   
LOCATION: Rick Case Arena | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.   
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First half – Montevallo got off to a hot start, scoring five quick points to start the game. Stupp stopped the Falcons quick 5-0 run with a jump shot, putting the Sharks on the board. In the ensuing possession, Jess Moors got a steal which led to a layup from Scales at the other end. The Falcons stayed aggressive offensively and took a 10-point lead with just under two minutes remaining in the quarter. Back-to-back layups from Madison Frederick cut the Falcons lead to six before Montavello knocked down a last-second three-pointer to take a 26-17 lead heading into the second quarter. Midway through the second quarter, a three-pointer and free throws from Scales and Alana Ellis tied the match at 30. Both teams continued to trade baskets throughout the remainder of the quarter with the Falcons taking the 41-39 lead heading into the half. 

Second half – The Falcons scored five quick points to start the second half before Stupp knocked down a three-pointer for NSU. Scales and Moors contributed to a 6-0 run midway through the quarter, bringing the score to 54-53 in favor of the Falcons. Scales continued her offensive onslaught, scoring the Sharks last three points of the quarter as they headed to the final frame down 59-56. Ellis kick-started a 9-0 NSU run at the beginning of the fourth quarter, bringing NSU within one point. The Sharks stayed aggressive defensively, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory. Nova Southeastern drops tonight’s SSC/GSC matchup 69-77 from the Rick Case Arena. 

 
 
 
Head Coach Freeland-Curry – Montevallo played with confidence and had a great team performance. We had a few individuals play well, but we didn’t play as a unit all weekend which resulted in two tough losses. The good news is, we have 10 days before our next game to focus on executing details on both ends of the and we have a lot of work to do. We have the talent, now we have to execute and learn how to play together. 

 
 
Nova Southeastern will take a brief hiatus before returning to the court to face Purdue-Northwest on Friday, November 24th from the Rick Case Arena. 

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

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.- The Nova Southeastern Women’s basketball team dropped their season opener against Auburn Montgomery in the SSC/GSC Crossover Classic. Madison Frederick led the way for NSU, pouring in 20 points and securing five rebounds. 

  

SCORE: Nova Southeastern 62, Auburn Montgomery 69  
RECORDS: Nova Southeastern 0-1, Auburn Montgomery 1-0  
LOCATION: Rick Case Arena I Fort Lauderdale, Fla.  
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First Half – Jess Moors got the action started for NSU, knocking down two free throws after a great drive to the basket. AUM would then score five quick points before Frederick knocked down a three-pointer to tie the match at five a piece. Towards the end of the first quarter, Sarei McGill made a driving layup off a steal at the other end. The Warhawks would score a jumper in the closing seconds of the quarter, tying the game at 11 as they headed to the second. Kailyn Terrell and Moors scored back-to-back baskets to start the quarter for NSU. Midway through the quarter, the Warhawks went on a 9-0 run to take a 28-19 lead. Layups from Aubrey Stupp and Nicole Scales kept the Sharks in the match, bringing the score to 33-24 heading into the second half. 

Second Half – AUM took a commanding 42-27 lead three minutes into the second half, but the Sharks weren’t going down that easy. Baskets from Scales, Frederick, and Moors brought the Sharks within six points with three minutes left to play in the quarter. NSU kept their foot on the gas pedal, scoring the last six points of the quarter and cutting the deficit to two as they headed into the final frame. Both teams were battling in the beginning of the quarter with AUM claiming a 59-54 lead with four minutes left in the game. The Hawks continued to stay aggressive offensively and maintained the lead throughout the rest of the match, securing the 69-62 victory over Nova Southeastern.  

Head Coach Freeland-Curry – AUM played a great game and executed their game plan well. We have a lot of new faces and it was evident quickly we weren’t ready for their half-court zone. With their coaching and this being their first game, we didn’t have a solid scout and it showed. Every game regardless of what establishes an aggressive inside game, finishes layups with pressure, and knock down free throws. We have to regroup quickly with a big region game tomorrow.

Nova Southeastern takes on the Falcons of Montevallo in the second half of a back-to-back on Saturday, Nov. 11. Tip-off is set for 12 p.m. EST. 

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

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Sunshine State Conference announced its 2023-2024 women’s basketball preseason coaches’ poll on Tuesday morning. Nova Southeastern was picked to finish second in the league, earning 85 points and four first-place votes for the 2023-24 campaign.

Last season, Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry led the Sharks back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2018-19 season. NSU finished the regular season with a 21-7 overall record and a 13-7 record in conference play, earning them the fourth seed in the SSC Tournament.  

The Sharks look to build on that this upcoming season with the addition of several new faces and the return of All-SSC first team selection Madison Frederick, Suzan Kinran, Sarei McGill, India Shepherd, Zeyno Seren, Delaney Wolfe, Mia Jones, and Kyarrah Grant.

NSU will begin its 2023-2024 season at the Rick Case Arena, where they will host the GSC/SSC Crossover Classic, against Auburn Montgomery on November 10th, and the University of Montevallo on November 11th. 

League play begins on Wednesday, November 29th, for the Sharks, where they will take on Lynn University from the Rick Case Arena.
 

2023-24 SSC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PRESEASON COACHES POLL

Rank	School	Total Votes
1	Tampa	95 (6)
2	Nova Southeastern	85 (4)
3	Eckerd	82 (1)
4	Lynn	72
5	Florida Southern	63
6	Embry-Riddle	44
7	Palm Beach Atlantic	44
8	Barry	38
9	Saint Leo	35
10	Rollins	30
11	Florida Tech	17

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After an NCAA Tournament appearance in the 2022-2023 campaign, the Sharks Women’s Basketball team, led by Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry has revamped their roster and looks to make a deep postseason push in the upcoming season. NSU finished last season with a 21-9 record and the Sharks welcomed six new players, three of whom come from the Division I level. 

“We are fired up to start playing this season.  Our early training has been more competitive than it has been in years and that sets the stage for a great season” said Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry. “It’s important we come out strong early since we open with two regional opponents.  We believe we will be ready because our players have been consistently training hard and challenging each other daily.” 

The Sharks new additions include Nicole Scales (Eckerd), Jess Moors (Colorado State), Kailyn Terrell (Brownsburg HS), Alana Ellis (Notre Dame OH), Aubrey Stupp (Purdue University-Fort Wayne), and Morgan Kane (Iowa State). Nova Southeastern returns Sarei McGill, Suzan Kinran, India Shepherd, Zeyno Seren, Delaney Wolfe, Mia Jones, Madison Frederick, and Kyarrah Grant. 

NSU will kick off the season with a home opener at the Rick Case Arena, where they will host the Gulf South Conference-Sunshine State Crossover Classic and take on Auburn-Montgomery and Montevallo in a back-to-back on 11/10 and 11/11.  

The Sharks will continue their homestand, taking on Purdue Northwest (11/24) and Daemen University (11/25) before opening up SSC play against Lynn University (11/29). After five straight games at home to open the season, the Sharks will then travel to Miami Shores to take on SSC rival Barry University in their first road matchup of the 2023-24 campaign.  NSU will then return back home to face Palm Beach Atlantic (12/9) and Mount Olive (12/13). The rest of the month features matchups at a neutral location against Saint Anselm (12/18), and Walsh University (12/19) as well as a home matchup against Embry-Riddle (12/30) to close out the year. 

NSU will ring in 2024 with a road SSC matchup facing Florida Southern (1/3) before returning home to take on Tampa (1/6). The Sharks will continue SSC action with matchups, at Rollins (1/10), at Florida Tech (1/13), home against Eckerd (1/17), at Saint Leo (1/20), home against Rollins (1/27), at Lynn (1/31), on the road against Eckerd (2/3), and at home versus Florida Tech (2/7).  

The final leg of 2023-24 campaign for NSU includes three home games, beginning with road matchups against Embry-Riddle (2/10), and Palm Beach Atlantic (2/17). The Sharks will then return home to take on Barry (2/21), and Florida Southern (2/24), before heading to Tampa (2/28) for their last road matchup and back to the Rick Case Arena to close out the regular season against Saint Leo (3/2). 

The Sunshine State Conference Tournament tips off on Saturday, March 5th, as the Sharks. The NCAA National Championship tournament will be held at St. Joseph Civic Arena in St. Joseph, MO. 
 
Season Passes for the Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Basketball season can be purchased HERE. To stay up-to-date on NSU Women’s Basketball, be sure to follow on Instagram and X at NSU_WBasketball. 
 

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The NSU women’s basketball team is thrilled to announce an impactful partnership with the KID Inc. Aftercare Program. KID Aftercare offers safe and structured programming that enhances academic achievement, supports social and physical development, and strengthens youth relationships with adults and peers. Activities include homework support, reading enrichment, arts & crafts, physical education, social skills enhancement, cultural enrichment, and more. 

“Our students, my staff, and myself are so excited about this new collaboration with the NSU Lady Sharks”, stated Director of Educational Services Kevin Bochenek. “Besides our kids learning more about basketball, I am very excited about the mentorship potential this year-long relationship will provide to our students.” 

NSU women’s basketball will be traveling to the KID, Inc. headquarters in Wilton Manors every Thursday from 3:30pm-5:00pm to provide tutoring, mentorship, and a basketball clinic for the 2nd-5th grade children attending the program.  

“Our coaching staff and players are excited about the opportunity to work with the kids on a weekly basis”, stated Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry.  “We have a great group of young women who look forward to serving the community in such a fun way. During our first trip to KID Inc., it was exciting to see the kids so eager to meet and spend time with our players.”  

This collaboration marks an exciting chapter as both entities join forces to make a positive difference in the lives of young individuals within our community. 

“I hope to inspire young kids to dream big and hopefully pursue basketball or something they love,” said forward Madison Frederick. 

For more information about NSU Women’s Basketball and their partnership with KID Inc, be sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter at NSU_WBasketball.    

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Women’s Basketball team continues to add pieces to its roster, as Jess Moors has committed to the Sharks, announces Head Coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry.  

“Jess is eager to get more of an opportunity to play. She is an athletic, aggressive guard with great length, which will pose a matchup issue for our opponents,” said Freeland-Curry. “Jess is coming to NSU with glowing recommendations from Colorado State Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Rico Burkett. Coach Rico was helpful in the recruiting process by sharing his thoughts about Jess as a player and person. He strongly believes that Jess will thrive for our program at NSU, because of her work ethic, determination and coachability. I’m confident Jess will thrive in our system. Our coaching staff and players are excited to announce Jess Moors is a Shark.” 

Moors, a guard, transfers from Colorado State after red-shirting during the 2022-23 season.  

Moors will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology and carries a 3.6 grade point average from Colorado State.  

Nova Southeastern Women’s Basketball will return to the court in the fall of 2023. To stay up-to-date on the Sharks, be sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter at NSU_WBasketball.  

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