Sports Shorts: Feb. 25-March 10

Men’s basketball, March 10

For the third consecutive year, the Nova Southeastern University men’s basketball team has won the Sunshine State Conference Tournament, defeating the Barry Buccaneers 87-76. The Sharks begin the NCAA Division II Tournament as the top-ranked squad, as they prepare to defend their national championship.

Women’s basketball,

March 10

The No. 14 ranked Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball team has clinched a spot in the Division II NCAA Tournament, earning the fourth seed in the NCAA South Region. The Sharks will take on Gulf South Conference member and number five-seeded Lee University.

Men’s baseball, March 3

The NSU men’s baseball team dropped its SSC series to the Rollins College Tars by a final score of 4-0.

Women’s tennis, March 3

The second-ranked NSU women’s tennis team took on Charleston at the USTA National Campus, winning the match with a final score of 5-0.

Men’s basketball, March 2

The top-ranked NSU men’s basketball team finished its regular season with its 12th consecutive win over Saint Leo 98-78 on senior day. The Sharks celebrated Ike Fuller, Shane Hunter, Mike Moore, Trey Doomes and Pipo Grafals pregame. Shane Hunter led the way for NSU with 18 points. Trey Doomes (14 points, nine rebounds and five steals) and Ryan Walsh (15 points 5-8 3PT) helped close out the regular season.

Women’s basketball, March 2

The No. 11 NSU women’s basketball team celebrated senior day by securing the Sunshine State Conference regular season title by defeating Saint Leo 91-52. The Sharks honored Nicole Scales, India Shepherd, Morgan Kane, Kyarrah Grant and Mia Jones pregame. Morgan Kane led the scoring with 25 points, adding seven rebounds and two blocks. India Shepherd (14 points) and Kailyn Terrell (13) each added to the scoring.

Women’s softball, March 2

The No.15 ranked NSU women’s softball team dropped the SSC series to the Rollins College Tars, losing game one 6-5 and game two of the doubleheader 5-4.

Men’s baseball, March 2

The NSU men’s baseball team fell to the Rollins College Tars in game two of a three game SSC series by a final score of 6-5.

Men and women’s track, March 2

The NSU track team competed at the UT Spartans Invite last week. Bella Butler and Maggie Ragsdale led the way for NSU, earning second-place finishes in the women’s 800 meters and 1500 meters. Andres Agudelo was the highest finisher on the men’s side, finishing ninth in the 400 meters.

Women’s softball, March 1

The No.15 ranked NSU women’s softball team dropped game one of a three-game SSC series to the Rollins College Tars 2-0 at MLK Stadium.

Men’s baseball, March 1

The NSU men’s baseball team opened up SSC play at home winning 6-3 against the Rollins College Tars. The Sharks were powered by a pair of homeruns hit by Boris Peña (4) and Justin Wachs (2). Collin Rothermel collected his fourth winning decision in 6.0 IP with six strikeouts.

Swimming, Feb. 29

The Sunshine State Conference announced the 2023-24 All-SSC Men’s and Women’s Swimming teams last week. Overall, 15 NSU swimmers were recognized with the honor, including nine All-SSC First-Team selections. Sharks receiving the honor include: Emily Trieschmann, May Lowy, Rafaela Raurich, Emilia Ronningdal, Hailey Williams, Estelle Bauer, Maria Goncalves, Ilaria Murzilli, Neta Shiff, Luca Alessandrini, Inigo Marina, Keith Peristeridis, Marcel Snitko, Gustav Henriksen and Thomas Flower.

Swimming, Feb. 29

The NCAA Division II men’s and women’s swimming and diving committee announced qualifiers for the 2024 NCAA Division II men’s and women’s swimming and diving championships. The championships will be held March 12-16 in Geneva, Ohio. Nineteen NSU swimmers were chosen to compete in the competition.

Men’s basketball, Feb. 28

The NSU men’s basketball team picked up a win against the Tampa Spartans 103-69. Ryker Cisarik led the scoring by tying his season-high with 20 points, adding 10 rebounds. Ike Fuller (18 points), MJ Iraldi (10) and Shane Hunter (10) all scored in double figures.

Women’s basketball, Feb. 28

The No. 11 ranked NSU women’s basketball team had its winning streak stopped at 20 games with a nail-biting overtime loss to the No. 16 Tampa Spartans 76-74. India Shepherd tallied a career-high 20 points (6-9 3PT).

Men’s baseball, Feb. 27

The NSU baseball team fell in non-conference play against the Barry University Buccaneers with a final score of 8-5 at Feinbloom Field.

Women’s golf, Feb. 26 – 27

The No. 1 ranked NSU women’s golf team participated in the Lynn Invitational at Boca Woods Lakes course. The team placed sixth overall with Jimena Marques tying for seventh place.

Women’s tennis, Feb. 25

The top-ranked teams in NCAA Division II women’s golf battled for the ITA Indoor National Championship in Kearney, NE. The No. 2 Nova Southeastern Sharks were defeated by the No. 1 Barry Buccaneers with a final of 4-2.

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