Sports Shorts: Feb. 10-18

By Joshua Leatherman and Oliva Zolk •

Women’s Swimming, Feb. 18

For the fourth straight season, the Nova Southeastern University Women’s swim team has won the Sunshine State Conference Championship. Emily Treischmann repeated as Sunshine State Conference Swimmer of the Meet, scoring 80-points for NSU with her wins in the 800 Freestyle Relay, 1000 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle, 400 Medley Relay, 500 Freestyle, 1650 Freestyle (a new SSC and Meet record), and the 400 Freestyle Relay.

Men and Women’s Track, Feb. 17

The Nova Southeastern University track teams opened their season at the UT Spartans Open on Saturday evening. NSU had six top-10 finishes led by a second-place finish from William Watson in the 1500.

Women’s Swimming, Feb. 17

The Nova Southeastern University Women’s swim team returned to the pool at FAST for day four of the 2024 Sunshine State Conference Championships. The Sharks added to their hardware collection, bringing their total medal count over four days to 14 gold medals, 13 silver medals and 11 bronze medals.

Men’s Basketball, Feb. 17

The second-ranked Nova Southeastern University Men’s basketball team continued its dominance as the regular season winds down, earning its eighth consecutive win over the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish 115-96. MJ Iraldi led the Sharks, with 21 points (7-12 FG), eight rebounds and three steals in the victory. Mike Moore (15 points), Trey Doomes (15), Ryan Walsh (12) and GianFranco Grafals (11) all contributed double-digit points off the bench for the Sharks.

Men’s Baseball, Feb. 17

The Nova Southeastern University Men’s baseball team lost a series to the Lander Bearcats over the weekend at the NSU Baseball Complex. The Sharks took game one of the doubleheader, 4-1, while dropping the series finale by a score of 9-7.

Women’s Tennis, Feb. 17

In a battle of the top-ranked NCAA Division II women’s tennis programs, the No. 2 Nova Southeastern Sharks and the No. 1 Barry Buccaneers squared off at the Rolling Hills NSU Tennis Complex. The Sharks fell to the Buccaneers 5-2, losing its first match of the 2024 season.

Women’s Basketball, Feb. 17

The 21st ranked Nova Southeastern University Women’s basketball team earned its 20th win of the season on Saturday afternoon, defeating Palm Beach Atlantic in an overtime thriller from Rubin Area. Double digit efforts from Morgan Kane (19), Alana Ellis (15), Nicole Scales (14), Kailyn Terrell (13), and India Shepherd (10) powered the Sharks to victory.

Women’s Softball, Feb. 17

The number 15 ranked Nova Southeastern University Women’s softball team completed a series sweep of Eckerd College from the Turley Athletic Complex in St. Petersburg, Fla. A three-RBI performance from Alexis Smith powered the Sharks.

Men’s Baseball, Feb. 17

The Nova Southeastern University Men’s baseball team fell in extra innings to the Lander Bearcats by a final score of 9-8.

Women’s Softball, Feb. 16

The number 15 ranked Nova Southeastern University Women’s softball team kicked off SSC play with a doubleheader sweep of the Eckerd Tritons. NSU won game one 5-1, and followed that up with an 11-3 victory in game two.

Men and Women’s

Swimming, Feb. 16

The Nova Southeastern University Men’s and Women’s swimming teams continued competition at the 2024 Sunshine State Conference Championships in Ocala. The Sharks continued to dominate the event, adding five gold medals, three silver medals, and four bronze medals.

Women’s Basketball, Feb. 13

Following a record breaking 17 straight victories, the Nova Southeastern University Women’s basketball team was recently ranked 21st in the latest WBCA Coaches Poll. The Sharks make their first appearance in the poll after entering the season unranked.

SSC Players of the Week, Feb. 12

The Sunshine State Conference announced the Players of the Week for the week of Feb. 5 – 11. Nova Southeastern University student-athletes Brenna Lokeinsky (Softball), Morgan Kane (Women’s Basketball), Maia Samuelsson (Women’s Golf), Natalie Espinal, (Women’s Tennis), and Mike Hay (Men’s Golf) earned honors following their outstanding performances.

Men’s Baseball, Feb. 11

The Nova Southeastern University Men’s baseball team lost a close game against No. 20 Mount Olive, 7-6.

Women’s Softball, Feb. 11

The fifth ranked Nova Southeastern University Women’s softball team swept the sixth ranked East Stroudsburg Warriors in doubleheader play. NSU won game one 9-1, following that up victory with a 5-4 walk off win in game two. Alisha Lanyon had a critical hit in the bottom of the seventh inning that powered the Sharks to the game two victory.

Men’s Basketball, Feb. 10

The second-ranked Nova Southeastern University Men’s basketball team won its seventh consecutive game, defeating the Embry-Riddle Eagles 99-81 from the ICI Center.

Women’s Basketball, Feb. 10

Morgan Kane’s clutch free throws propelled the lady Sharks to victory over Embry-Riddle by a final score of 63-61. With the victory, the lady Sharks extend their win streak 17 games.