Sports Shorts: Jan 24-Feb 3

By Joshua Leatherman and Oliva Zolk •

Softball, Feb. 3

The fifth-ranked NSU softball team bounced back and earned two victories over the weekend. NSU started the day with a 6-4 win against West Georgia and finished with an 8-0 victory over West Florida.

Men’s Basketball, Feb. 3

The third-ranked NSU men’s basketball team defeated the Eckerd Tritons 117-70 from the McArthur Center. Ryker Cisarik scored 20 points while shooting 77% from the field.

Baseball, Feb. 3

Led by outstanding performances from Bryan Loriga (3-5, 3-R HR, 2B) and Ariel Garcia (1-4, 3-R HR), the NSU baseball team defeated the Wingate Bulldogs 9-3 on Saturday afternoon at the NSU Baseball Complex. Collin Rothermel earned the win, throwing five innings while striking out six batters and allowing three runs.

Women’s Basketball, Feb. 3

The Sharks took down Eckerd College in a double-overtime thriller from the McArthur Center. The Sharks have won 15 consecutive games, tying the NSU women’s basketball record for most consecutive wins in a row since the 2013-14 season. Morgan Kane led the team with 23 points and 16 rebounds.

Baseball, Feb. 2

The Adrian Morales-era began for NSU baseball on Friday evening. NSU hosted both the Tusculum Pioneers and Catawba Indians, starting the season with an 8-2 victory over Tusculum before dropping game two of the doubleheader to Catawba, 10-2.

Softball, Feb. 2

The fifth-ranked NSU softball team kicked off its 2024 campaign at the Gulf Shore Invitational. NSU dropped a pair of non-conference matchups, falling to Auburn Montgomery 4-1 and West Alabama 7-6.

Men’s Basketball, Jan. 31

The third-ranked NSU men’s basketball team won its fourth consecutive Sunshine State Conference game, defeating the Lynn Fighting Knights 109-93 at the de Hoernle Sports & Cultural Center. MJ Iraldi scored a career-best 30 points. Trey Doomes also achieved a career best in scoring, tallying 24 points.

Women’s Basketball, Jan. 31

The NSU women’s basketball team won its 14th straight victory, defeating Lynn from the de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center.

Swimming, Jan. 29

The Sunshine State Conference announced the Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 22 – 28. NSU swimmers Emily Treischmann and Marcel Snitko earned honors following their outstanding performances.

Women’s Basketball, Jan. 27

The NSU women’s basketball team defeated Tolling at the Rick Case Arena, 85-53. Nicole Scales led the Sharks with an outstanding performance, scoring 24 points in the impressive victory.

Men’s Basketball, Jan. 27

The sixth-ranked NSU men’s basketball team defeated the Rollins College Tars 110-62 from the Rick Case Arena. Eli Allen, making his first collegiate start, scored 15 points in the win.

Swimming, Jan. 27

The NSU men’s and women’s swimming teams hosted Rollins on Saturday afternoon at the NSU Aquatics Center. The Sharks women’s team was victorious 196-66, while the men’s team won 161-100.

Swimming, Jan. 26

NSU Swimming traveled to West Palm Beach to take on the Keiser Seahawks in a dual meet at the Lake Lytal Aquatic Center. Both NSU teams were victorious, with the women’s team winning 216-46, and the men’s team winning 145-117.

Women’s Tennis, Jan. 24

The Sunshine State Conference released its 2024 preseason Women’s Tennis Coaches’ Poll. The NSU Sharks, last season’s NCAA national finalists, were picked second in the poll for the fourth consecutive season. NSU, under the direction of head coach Doug Neagle, received three first-place votes.