Category: Athletics

Sharks Men’s, Women’s Basketball Defeat Barry University

Shane Hunter led the second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks men’s basketball team to victory over Barry University.

Led by a double-double (26 points, 14 rebounds) from Shane Hunter, the second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks men’s basketball team defeated the Barry University Buccaneers 88-80 on Wednesday night, Feb. 21, at the Rick Case Arena.

The victory marks the Sharks’ 56th consecutive home win, dating back to February 2020.

The Sharks improved to 21-2 overall and 15-2 in the Sunshine State Conference. They’ve won 13 consecutive games against the Buccaneers, dating back to November 2018.

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The women’s basketball team has been on a run of its own, taking down the Barry Buccaneers 89-55 at the Rick Case Arena on Wednesday afternoon and pushing their win streak to 19 consecutive games. The women are 21-3 overall and 16-1 in the Sunshine State Conference.

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Posted 02/23/24

No. 1 Men’s Basketball Team Continues its Winning Ways

Six Sharks scored in double figures, as top-ranked Nova Southeastern defeated Palm Beach Atlantic 112-89 in Sunshine State Conference action on Saturday evening from the Rick Case Arena.

Isaiah Fuller and GianFranco Grafals each scored 24 points, while Shane Hunter (20), MJ Iraldi (15), Trey Doomes (14) and Ryker Cisarik (12) scored in double figures.

No. 1 Nova Southeastern Men’s Basketball won its 43rd consecutive game, 43rd straight Sunshine State Conference game and 48th consecutive contest at the Rick Case Arena.

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Posted 12/11/23

Men’s Basketball Continues Streak, Celebrates Success

The Nova Southeastern Men’s Basketball team won their 45th straight home game on Wednesday evening from the Rick Case Arena. The Sharks defeated the Southeastern University Fire 96-53.

Prior to the game, NSU Athletics honored the 2022-23 Men’s Basketball National Championship team with the presentation of their championship rings and banner unveiling. In the game, the Sharks were led by four double-digit efforts from Shane Hunter (16), MJ Iraldi (14), GianFranco Grafals (14 points), and Isaiah Fuller (13).

Posted 11/26/23

Sharks Women’s and Men’s Basketball Are Back!

The Women’s Basketball team will kick off their 2023-2024 campaign at home on November 10 at noon against Auburn Montgomery which will be followed by the annual Homecoming Game Saturday, November 11 at noon as the Women’s basketball team takes on the University of Montevallo. Fans are encouraged to White out the Tank and students will receive a limited belt bag giveaway.

The reigning 2022-23 National Championship Men’s Basketball team will have their home opener against Southeastern University on Wednesday, November 15 at 7 p.m. Join various Sharks Partners for a pregame tailgate starting at 5 p.m. followed by a pregame ring ceremony and a Banner Unveiling to commemorate the 2022-23 Men’s Basketball National Championship. Continue the Championship Celebration at halftime as we honor the 2022-23 Women’s Swimming and 2022-23 Men’s Golf National Championships. Fans are encouraged to White out the Tank and students will receive a limited Hungry For More Rally Towel.

All NSU Students, Faculty, Staff and Kids 12 and under receive free entry into all Regular Season NSU Athletic Events. Stop at the Box Office to claim your ticket.

Go Sharks!

To keep up with all Sharks Basketball Promotions, see link below!

Promotions Calendar 1 – Nova Southeastern University Athletics (nsusharks.com)

View the 2023-2024 Sharks Basketball Schedules below!

2023-24 Men’s Basketball Schedule – Nova Southeastern University Athletics (nsusharks.com)

2023-24 Women’s Basketball Schedule – Nova Southeastern University Athletics (nsusharks.com)

Posted 11/07/23

NSU Assesses Newly Drafted Florida Panther Players

HHP Faculty, students, and alumni, recently provided the NHL’s Florida Panthers Hockey Club with preseason physical assessments of newly drafted players.

This year, the Florida Panthers asked the Department of Health and Human Performance to assist the Florida Panthers with physical assessments for newly drafted players.

Students and alumni of the sports science (M.S.) and exercise and sport science (B.S) programs aided Tobin Silver, Ph.D., professor, and Corey Peacock, Ph.D., professor, and the Florida Panthers’ Sports Performance team in evaluating newly drafted hockey players.

The students had a chance to provide comprehensive performance assessments including Wingate testing, VO2 max testing, postural assessments, and upper body strength. They were able to provide these assessments while being provided direction by Mike Joyce, Florida Panthers head strength and conditioning coach, Tim Wittenauer, Florida Panthers director of sports performance & rehabilitation, and Chris McLellan, Ph.D.,  Florida Panthers vice president of sports performance. Silver and Peacock have provided this opportunity to students for 11 consecutive seasons.

Emma Krause, M.S. graduate student, said, “I was extremely thankful for the opportunity to learn from Tim, Mike, and McLellan. They guided us through their assessment philosophy and allowed us students to learn through an unforgettable interactive experience.” Additionally, the students and staff were able to review the data and understand the application of performance testing.

Talia Thompson, M.S. graduate student, said, “It was great getting to work alongside professionals in the field. Hands-on experience is the best way to apply what we have learned in the classroom, and I am thankful to have had this opportunity to gain experience in professional sports.”

Posted 07/30/23

Men’s Golf Team Wins NCAA Division II National Championship

WARREN, Ohio – For the third time in program history, the Nova Southeastern Sharks Men’s Golf team has won the NCAA Division II National Championship. The Sharks defeated Oklahoma Christian 3-2 in the final round of match play from the Avalon Lakes Golf Course.
NSU Men’s Golf previously has won the National Championship in 2012 and 2015. The men’s golf national title is the third NCAA Division II National Championship that NSU has won during the 2022-23 season, joining the Women’s Swimming and Men’s Basketball programs. The national championship is the 11th team national championship in Nova Southeastern University athletics history.

After trailing by just one-stroke after eight holes, Josep Serra recorded a par on nine, while Oklahoma Christian’s Armijo double-bogeyed the hole, giving Serra the lead. Serra maintained his advantage throughout the back-nine, earning a one stroke victory for the first NSU point.
Michael Hay provided a steady performance throughout the championship match, entering the back-nine tied with OCU’s Pulcini. With just two holes remaining, Hay approached the tee box on 17 trailing by two strokes. Hay, unbothered by the pressure, easily parred 17 before finishing off an incredible birdie putt on 18 to seal the second match point for the Sharks, putting NSU at the cusp of the title.

Will O’Neill’s match-up didn’t need the same level of dramatics as Hay’s contest. O’Neill concluded his collegiate career in dominating fashion. After the front-nine, O’Neill led by three strokes but after the 12th hole, O’Neill’s lead reached nine strokes and he led by as many as 17. O’Neill clinched the third and decisive point in the Sharks national championship victory, finishing off NSU Men’s Golf third national title.

Posted 05/26/23

NSU Freshman Wins National Championship in Women’s Golf

Olivia Grønborg became the fourth Nova Southeastern women’s golfer, first since 2012, to win the Individual NCAA Division II National Championship. Grønborg won the title by four strokes and recorded a tournament best 16 birdies across three rounds.
The Sharks began match play on Friday, winning their first round matchup 3-2 against Indy.
Posted 05/22/23

NSU Sharks Showing Their Preeminence in World of Athletics

Nova Southeastern University is on the rise with two NCAA Division II championships this season:

  • The Sharks men’s basketball team capped off a second undefeated season by besting West Liberty University 111-101 to capture its first NCAA national championship title. The Sharks ended their season 36-0 and set a record for the most points in any national championship game (in any division).
  • The Sharks women’s swimming team also won their first-ever national championship, closing out a season that also saw team members winning 11 individual national championships.

NSU is incredibly proud of its high performing student-athletes—on and off the court and pool. To see more, check out this video.

Fins Up and Go Sharks! 

George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.President/CEONova Southeastern University

Posted 04/09/23

Sharks Sports Teams Are Thrashing the Competition

NSU men’s basketball team celebrate their regional championship after beating Alabama Huntsville.

In case you haven’t been watching, Nova Southeastern University sports programs have been taking a big bite out of the competition.

The undefeated Sharks Men’s Basketball Team (33-0) – in a repeat performance from 2022 – advanced to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Division II Tournament after defeating Alabama Huntsville 87-62 Tuesday night at the Rick Case Arena. The team, led by SSC Coach of the Year Jim Crutchfield, will now head to Evansville, Indiana, for a chance to capture the NCAA Division II title. The quarterfinal, semifinal, and championship games will be played at the Ford Center on March 21, 23 and 25.

The Sharks Women’s Basketball Team (21-8) also enjoyed a strong season, advancing to NCAA Division II Championship Tournament. However, the No. 7 seed NSU women’s basketball team lost in a tight contest on March 10 against No. 2 seed Eckerd 79-73.

Meanwhile, for the first time in program history, the No. 1 ranked NSU Sharks Women’s Swimming Team took home the NCAA Division II National Championship. The Sharks, led by Head Coach Ben Hewitt, went wire-to-wire during their title run and led from the championship meet’s first event on Tuesday, March 7. No. 1 Nova Southeastern ended the NCAA National Championship meet with 536.5 points and Emily Trieschmann’s dominant performance led NSU to the title, as the sophomore brought back five national titles – 800-free relay, 1000-free, 200-medley relay, 500-free, and 1650-free – to campus. Overall, the No. 1 Nova Southeastern Sharks women’s swimming team earned 11 NCAA individual national championships en route to the program’s first team title.

NSU’s women’s swimming team celebrate their NCAA national championship with NSU President and CEO George L. Hanbury II.

Learn more about the Sharks’ athletic accomplishments.

Posted 03/15/23

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