Sports Shorts: Sept. 8-16

Sharks Volleyball celebrates a set winning point against the Barry Buccaneers. Photo courtesy of NSU Athletics.

Women’s volleyball, 9/8 Women’s volleyball started off its Hyatt Place Beach Bash tournament with a loss to Maryville University in three sets. Nadia Lindner and Kate Mihacevich (12 kills) were top performers for the Sharks.

Women’s volleyball, 9/9 NSU’s women’s volleyball fell to Rockhurst University with a final score of 3-0 in match one of a doubleheader. Taylor Stockman (10 kills) and Gabrielle Spankus (23 assists) led the Sharks offense. In Game 2, the Sharks concluded its trip to the Hyatt Place Beach Bash tournament, with a five-set victory over Wheeling University. Nadia Lindner was the Sharks leader on offense (23 kills).

Men’s soccer, 9/11 NSU’s men’s soccer defeated archrival Barry University 2-1 on a late goal by Fernando Herrera. Alessandro Salva scored the equalizing goal that laid the foundation for the squad’s comeback in the final minutes of the match.

Men’s golf, 9/11 The defending National Champion Nova Southeastern University’s men’s golf team began its season with a third-place finish (-5) at the National Preview at the Orange County National Golf Course. Joseba Torres shined in the match, shooting five-under on the day and placing third overall.

Women’s volleyball, 9/15 NSU’s women’s volleyball team was defeated by Lynn University in five sets. Nadia Lindner (23 kills) and Madison Cook (44 assists) led the Sharks’ offense.

Cross-country, 9/15 NSU’s men’s and women’s cross-country recorded impressive times at the Keiser University Flagship Invitational. Marcus Tortorella earned a top-five finish with a season-best time of 15:34.12, leading NSU to a fifth-place team finish. On the women’s side, Eden Toal led the Sharks to a second-place team finish with a personal best time of 18:09.06.

Women’s volleyball, 9/16 NSU’s women’s volleyball team collected its first win in Sunshine State Conference play with a four set win over the rival Barry University. The Sharks’ offense was powered by the trio of Nadia Lindner (19 kills), Taylor Stockman (15), and Kate Mihacevich (14) as the Sharks got back into the win column.

Men’s soccer, 9/16 NSU’s men’s soccer team suffered a hard-fought loss against Florida Tech with a final score of 3-2. NSU’s offensive attack was fueled by goals from Alessandro Salva and Zyan Andrade.

Women’s soccer, 9/16 NSU’s women’s soccer team achieved a huge win against Florida Tech with a final score of 1-0. A late goal in the second half by Tabea Schutt brought the win home for the Lady Sharks and keeping its undefeated streak intact.