Winter sports: Season preview

Men’s basketball

Building upon an impressive 32-3 record from the 2023-2024 season, the men’s basketball team carried its high level of play into this year, currently ranked No. 3 with a 16-1 record. With 11 regular season games remaining until the SCC Conference Tournament starts on March 4, some of the Sharks’ future opponents include Lynn University, Barry University, Saint Leo University, Florida Southern College and Florida Tech. Currently, MJ Iraldi leads the Sharks in scoring, averaging 23.5 points per game. Keep up with the men’s basketball team on Instagram and X at nsu_mbasketball.

Women’s basketball

Currently on a new year winning streak, the women’s basketball team holds a 15-2 record for the 2024-2025 season, with 11 games remaining until the SCC Conference Tournament on March 4. Aubrey Stupp leads the Sharks, averaging 16.7 points per game. Some of their upcoming opponents include Lynn University, Barry University, Saint Leo University, Florida Southern College and Florida Tech. Keep up with the women’s basketball team on Instagram and X at nsu_wbasketball.

Men’s and women’s swimming

The men’s and women’s swimming teams are having a successful 2024-2025 season. With the women coming off a 2023-2024 NCAA Division II National Championship title, they currently hold a 8-1 record. The men’s team currently holds a 6-2 record. Both teams will compete against Keiser University on Jan. 24, before the Sunshine State Conference Championship starts on Feb. 12. Keep up with both swimming teams on Instagram and X at nsu_swim.

Softball

The softball team starts its 2025 season on Jan. 31, during the Gulf Shores Invitational. It will be competing against Valdosta State University, Lubbock Christian University, University of West Florida, Rogers State University, Oklahoma Christian University and the University of West Alabama. The Sharks will compete in 54 games this spring, with 29 being played at the newly built NSU Softball Stadium. The NCAA South Regional Tournament begins on May 6. Keep up with the softball team on Instagram and X at nsu_softball.

Baseball

The baseball team’s 2025 season opening weekend starts Friday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 2, where it will compete against Catawba College, Delta State University and Wingate University. Some of its future opponents include the University of West Alabama, University of Tampa, Florida Southern College, and Palm Beach Atlantic University. The regular season closes with a three-game series against Barry University for the County-Line Cup starting on May 9. Keep up with the baseball team on Instagram and X at nsu_baseball.

Tennis

Coming off a previous 2023- 2024 season NCAA Division II National Championship, the tennis team enters the 2025 season with scrimmages starting on Jan. 21., against Keiser University, Hillsborough Community College on Jan. 25, and St. Thomas University on Jan. 26. Some future match opponents include Rollins College, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Wayne State University and Saint Leo University. The Sharks will compete in the SSC Championship Tournaments starting April 25. Keep up with women’s tennis on Instagram and X at nsu_wtennis.

Men’s golf

The men’s golf team continues its 2024-2025 season, starting the new year with the Matlock Classic on Feb. 10. Some future opponents include Saint Leo University, Valdosta State and Barry University. The Sharks will compete in the Sunshine State Conference Championship Tournament on April 13. Keep up with men’s golf on Instagram and X at nsu_mgolf.

Women’s golf

The women’s golf team continues its 2024-2025 season, starting the new year with the World Golf Invitational on Feb. 17. Some future opponents include Florida Southern, Barry University and Lynn University. The Sharks will compete in the Sunshine State Conference Championship Tournament starting on April 13. Keep up with women’s golf on Instagram and X at nsu_wgolf.

Women’s Rowing

The women’s rowing team continues its 2024-2025 season with five regattas remaining for the season. The first competition of the new year is the Stetson Showdown on March 15, followed by competing in the FIRA Championship, and wrapping up the regular season with the Knecht Regatta. The Sharks will compete in the Sunshine State Conference Championship on April 25 and will finish with the Dad Vail Regatta starting on May 9. Keep up with women’s rowing on Instagram at nsu_rowing and X at nsu_wrowing.

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