Sports Shorts: March 25-April 6

By Josh Leatherman •

Track and field, 4/6

The Nova Southeastern University track team completed racing at the South Florida Invitational over the weekend. Eden Toal led the way for the Sharks, finishing 10th in the1500-run.

Softball, 4/6

The No. 25 ranked Nova Southeastern University softball team completed a series sweep over the Saint Leo Lions on Saturday afternoon from the AD Griffin Sports Complex. NSU took down the Lions 8-0 in game one and 6-1 in game two to secure the doubleheader sweep.

Men’s baseball, 4/6

The Nova Southeastern University men’s baseball team continued its Sunshine State Conference series against the Saint Leo Lions over the weekend. NSU was defeated by a final score of 6-1.

Rowing, 4/6

The Nova Southeastern University rowing team competed at the Miami International Regatta on Saturday morning, racing in a pair of events. NSU raced in the collegiate 8+ as well as the collegiate 4+. In the Sharks first race of the morning, the collegiate 8+ boat of V Robinson, Chrysta Snair, Ysabel Ribeiro, Ella Riddle, Sejal Jain, Sophia Florez Venegas, Julianna Becerra, Triumph Perry and Anaiya Person (coxswain) placed second with a time of 6:16.358. In NSU’s second and final race, the crew of Mollie Ireland, Camila Rodriguez, Jordan Maruskin, Emma Hickey, and Lauren Gray (coxswain) finished in second-place with a time of 6:30.63.

Track and field, 4/5

The Nova Southeastern University track team kicked off racing at the USF Bulls Alumni Invitational on Friday evening. The Sharks had four top-10 finishes on the women’s side and a lone top-10 finish on the men’s side. Women’s top-10 finishes included 5000-run – Leena Saidi (4th/17:57.13), Ally Jakubiak (6th/18:20.52), Isabella Grant (8th/18:30.37), Karina Gilson (10th/18:39.71). The lone top 10 finish for the men was David Mahnke (7th/15:20.23) in the 5000-run.

Softball, 4/5

The No. 25 ranked Nova Southeastern University softball team took down Saint Leo in walk-off fashion on Friday evening from the AD Griffin Sports Complex. Late-game heroics from Brenna Lokeinsky propelled the Sharks to the SSC victory over the Lions.

Men’s baseball, 4/5

Despite opening the game with a four-run first inning, the Nova Southeastern University men’s baseball team dropped the Sunshine State Conference series opener to the Saint Leo Lions by a final score of 10-9 in extra innings.

Women’s tennis, 4/3

The Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis team, under the direction of Head Coach Doug Neagle, has been voted the top team in NCAA Division II by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). The No. 1 Sharks have won eight consecutive matches and are 13-2 on the season.

Men’s golf, 4/2

The No. 13 Nova Southeastern University men’s golf team won its third event of the 2023-24 season and closed out the regular season with a five-stroke victory at the Battle at the Shores (Normandy Shores Golf Club). The Sharks (-17/273/282/280) led the field of 16, while Jorge Berea (2nd/-8/66/68/71) and Mike Hay (3rd/-7/67/69/70) placed inside the top-three of the tournament.

Women’s golf, 4/2

The second-ranked Nova Southeastern University women’s golf team wrapped up its regular season with a second-place finish at the Lady Moc Classic 2.0. NSU (T3/+21/287/299/299) moved up one spot in the leaderboard in the final round, while Maia Samuelsson (T6/+1/71/72/74) placed in a tie for sixth-place.

Rowing, 3/30

The Nova Southeastern University rowing team continued action at the FIRA Championships on Saturday at Nathan Benderson Park. NSU competed in three races on Saturday, winning the Frosh/Novice 4+ event.

Men’s basketball, 3/30

The top-ranked Nova Southeastern University men’s basketball team dropped the NCAA Division II National Championship game to the second-ranked Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks, 88-85.

Softball, 3/29

The No. 25 ranked Nova Southeastern University softball team split a doubleheader matchup against #4 ranked Tampa on Saturday afternoon from the Naimoli Family Field. The Spartans took game one 8-1 but the Sharks bounced back with a 4-0 victory to close out the series. Tori Copeland led the Sharks in game two with a two-RBI outing.

Men’s baseball, 3/28

The Nova Southeastern University men’s baseball team returned to Sunshine State Conference action, hosting the top-ranked Spartans in a three-game series. NSU dropped the opening contest 11-1 on Thursday evening at the NSU Baseball Complex.

Men’s basketball, 3/28

For the second consecutive season, the top-ranked Nova Southeastern University men’s basketball team will play in the NCAA Division II National Championship. The Sharks won its 20th consecutive game, defeating the sixth-seeded California State-San Bernardino Coyotes 91-77 in the national semifinal at the Ford Center.

Softball, 3/28

After a great start to the season, Nova Southeastern University softball student athletes Alexis Smith and Alyssa Drogemuller have been named to the 2024 Tucci/NFCA Player and Pitcher of the Year Watchlist. Smith and Drogemuller are two of seven SSC athletes to be named on the watchlist.

Softball, 3/25

The Sunshine State Conference announced the Players of the Week for the week of March 18 – March 24, on Monday afternoon. Nova Southeastern University student athlete Alexis Smith (Softball) earned honors following her magnificent performances for the week.