Sports Shorts: March 17-24

By Joshua Leatherman •

Women’s softball – March 24

The NSU softball team split a non-conference doubleheader at Valdosta State University with a 12-0 five-inning win coming in the first game and a 7-6 loss in the second. In the win Alyssa Drogemuller in the circle (5 inn. 0 runs, 4 SO) and at the plate (2-4, 2B, 3 RBIs) continued her dominant season. Alexis Smith (3-5, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 2 SBs / First career multi-HR game) powered the offense with her career day.

NACDA Athletics Director of the Year Award – March 21

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics has named Michael Mominey, director of Athletics and Associate Vice President for Advancement, as the recipient of the NACDA Athletics Director of the Year Award.

Women’s tennis – March 20

The second-ranked NSU women’s tennis team re-entered Sunshine State Conference play with a 6-1 win over Rollins College. The Sharks now hold a 12-2 overall record, 4-1 in the SSC, and seven consecutive wins.

Women’s swimming – March 20

The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America announced its NCAA Women’s Division II award winners and All-Americans for the 2023-24 season. Following her five NCAA National Titles victories, Emily Trieschmann was crowned the CSCAA Swimmer of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Men’s basketball – March 19

The top-ranked NSU men’s basketball team is heading back to the Elite Eight in Evansville, Indiana after winning the South Region Championship for the fourth consecutive season. Winning the final game in the Rick Case Arena of the season to extend the home winning streak to 64 in a row, this time over Florida Southern College 98-66. MJ Iraldi (15 points, 6 rebounds), Shane Hunter (14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks), and Trey Doomes (19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals) were the top Sharks in the championship winning effort. Hunter was named the South Region Tournament MVP and to the All-Tournament team with teammate MJ Iraldi.

Women’s golf – March 19

The second-ranked NSU women’s golf team placed second in the Buccaneer Invitational (+25). The Sharks were led by Mei Chan (5th +3).

Men’s golf – March 19

The #18 ranked NSU men’s golf team wrapped up play in the Bobcat Invitational placing fifth (+24). Will McGhie led the Sharks (T-6th +2).

Women’s basketball – March 18

The #25 ranked NSU women’s basketball season has come to an end as the Sharks fell to the University of Tampa 63-56 in the South Region Championship. Nicole Scales (16 points), Morgan Kane (12), Kailyn Terrell (11) and Aubrey Stupp (10) all scored in double figures.

Men’s basketball – March 17

The top-ranked NSU men’s basketball team knocked off their conference rival, the Benedict Tigers, 81-73. MJ Iraldi (22 points, 6 rebounds) Ike Fuller (14 points) and Trey Doomes (10 points, 3 steals, 2 blocks) led the Sharks as they advanced to the South Region Championship game.

Women’s softball – March 17

The NSU softball team secured the SSC series win, bouncing back against Palm Beach Atlantic with a 6-1 final. Alyssa Drogemuller (7 inn. 4 SOs) picked up her 10th winning decision of the season in the circle, while also adding 3 hits at the plate.

Women’s swimming – March 17

The third-ranked NSU women’s swimming team has secured back-to-back national championships under head coach Ben Hewitt. The Sharks never moved out of first place following their win in the 800 Freestyle Relay. Emily Trieschmann dominated the competition bringing in national titles in the 800 Freestyle Relay, 1000 Freestyle (set the NCAA record 9:38.98), 200 Freestyle, 500 Freestyle and 1650 Freestyle. The Sharks women’s team brought home seven individual titles, with May Lowy (800 Freestyle Relay), Rafaela Raurich (800 Freestyle Relay, 100 Butterfly, 200 Butterfly) and Emilia Ronningdal (800 Freestyle Relay) accompanying Trieschmann as national champions. The women’s team had 12 NCAA All-American selections – Estelle Bauer, Maya Esparza, Maria Goncalves, May Lowy, Hannah Montgomery, Mollie Morfelt, Ilaria Marina, Rafaela Raurich, Emilia Ronningdal, Neta Shiff, Emily Trieschmann and Hailey Williams. Emily Trieschmann was named the CSCAA Swimmer of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Men’s swimming – March 17

The NSU men’s swimming team saw Marcel Snitko take home the national championship in the 200 Freestyle. The men’s team also had seven swimmers named as All-Americans: Luca Alessandrini, Thomas Flower, Gustav Henriksen, Inigo Marina, Keith Peristeridis, Mateus Ribeiro and Marcel Snitko.