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NSU Sharks are continuing to dominate this basketball season.

The Men’s basketball team is currently ranked #2 in the country with an undefeated record of 14-0. R.J. Sunahara has been the driving force of the team capturing three SSC Player of the Week honors as well as a 41-point outing, which places him third all-time for points in a single game in NSU history.

The women’s basketball team has been impressive as well, with their overall team effort leading to one of the best starts in NSU history with a record of 14-1. Madison Frederick and Hailey Conley have led the Shark offense with their strong play, and Mackenzie Steele has become the newest Shark to eclipse 1,000 career points.

Entering conference play, many upcoming promotions are happening during the doubleheader games.

• Dollar Day on Saturday, January 14, with $1 tickets and hotdogs.
• Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, January 21. All teachers and educators will have free entry.
• National Girls and Women in Sports Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 1.
• First Responders will be honored on Saturday, February 25 and receive free entry to both games.

All Faculty and Staff with a valid Shark card receive free entry into every NSU Athletic event. Kids 12 and under get in free. Come support your Sharks as they continue their impressive run.

Check out the upcoming basketball games!

Posted 01/05/23

The NSU Sharks men’s basketball team have started the 2022-2023 season where they left off from last season: UNDEFEATED. The Sharks, who were 20-0 in the Sunshine State Conference and 31-1 for the season in 2021-2022, are 9-0 after Tuesday night’s (Dec. 13, 2022) victory over the Florida Memorial University Lions.

Despite Florida Memorial’s fast breaks, full-court press, and scoring attack, the Sharks tamed the Lions with a dominating 153-98 performance. The victory marked the seventh game this season that the Sharks have scored more than 100 points.

Get the latest on the team, scores, roster, and stats, or simply plan to attend their next home game. You won’t want to miss the action!

Posted 12/14/22

Nova Southeastern continues to add to its postseason accolades as three Sharks were selected as members of the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Women’s Soccer All-South Region teams. Luana Grabias earned a spot on the first team, and both Stefane Rosa and Louise Matsgard received nods for the second team.
Voting was conducted by the region’s sports information directors.
SSC Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and an All-SSC first team selection, Grabias adds another honor to her already decorated collection. She was the first Shark since Sierra Lelii (2015) to win Player and Offensive Player of the Year in the same season. The Brazilian has proven that her offensive attack is nothing to play with, finishing the season with 11 goals, 27 points, five game-winners, and providing her team with five assists. Grabias had two games where she scored two or more goals, including a hat-trick against SSC opponent Saint Leo, the only hat-trick for NSU this season. Her 18 points, eight goals, and four game-winning goals against conference opponents led the league. The junior continued her impressive offensive play, scoring the lone goal for the Sharks in the NCAA Tournament against West Florida.
Rosa, the leader of the Sharks defense captures another post-season honor, following her selection on the All-SSC first team.The CE Vicente Jannuzzi native appeared in 16 games and started in all of them, she accumulated a combined 1440 minutes, which ties her for first on the team in total minutes.The junior’s stellar defensive play was vital to the success of the Sharks defense this season. Rosa earned six shutouts, and 89 saves, including an 11-save outing against Florida Tech, Rosa had 11 games where saved five or more shots. In the opening match of the NCAA Tournament for the Sharks, Rosa saved five of West Florida’s shots on goal.
Adding to her All-SSC second team selection, Matsgard tabbed a spot on the All-South Region second-team. She started every game for NSU and logged 1310 minutes, ranking her second on the team in total minutes. The Swede was stellar on the defensive side of the ball and helped lead NSU to six shutouts on the season. Offensively the sophomore finished the season with seven total points, one goal, and five assists, with one of those assists helping seal the game for the Sharks against Flagler.
NSU concluded its season in the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a final record of 9-3-4. To stay up to date with the Sharks, follow them on Instagram and Twitter at @NSU_WSoccer.

Posted 11/16/22

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern women’s tennis team watched its historic season come to a close on Friday, as the fourth-seeded Sharks fell to top-seeded Barry by a score of 4-0 in the Final Four of the NCAA Division II Championships. The Sharks finish the year with a record of 25-4.
“These ladies made history this year and I am so proud of each and every one of them,” said NSU head coach Doug Neagle. “It’s never easy to come this far and lose, but we made it to the Final Four in the entire country. We didn’t reach our ultimate goal of that national championship, but the journey is what it’s all about. These ladies are going to have unbelievable memories for a lifetime. The bond they share is incredible. In all my years coaching, I’ve never seen a team this close that loves and supports each other the way they do. I am lucky to be their coach!”

Posted 05/23/22

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – Nova Southeastern University Director of Athletics and Associate Vice President of Advancement Michael Mominey announced the hiring of Kacie Ehinger as the head coach of the NSU Volleyball team on Friday afternoon. Ehinger becomes the 13th Head Coach of the volleyball program since its inception in 1985.

“I would like to welcome Kacie to our Shark Athletic family, and I absolutely believe that she will continue the tradition of success of our women’s volleyball program,” stated Mominey. “As a leader, her philosophy, experience and background align with our overall program mission as well as the goals of our highly driven and accomplished volleyball student-athletes.”

Ehinger comes to Nova Southeastern after three seasons at Baldwin Wallace (Ohio), where she led the Yellow Jackets to a 56-22 record. In addition to her role as the head coach at BW, Ehinger also worked as the compliance officer for the athletics department.

“I am excited to join the Nova Southeastern family! I’d like to thank [Athletic Director] Mike Mominey, [Associate Athletic Director] Danielle Daniel, and the rest of the search committee for the opportunity to lead the program,” said Ehinger. “When I first arrived on campus, I knew that NSU was a special place, and I can’t wait to get started.”

As the head coach at Baldwin Wallace, Ehinger mentored 11 All-Ohio Athletic Conference student-athletes and placed a total of 28 on the OAC All-Academic team. During her final season at BW, the Yellowjackets ended the season with a 19-10 record, winning 12 consecutive matches from Sept. 7 through Sept. 25, and capturing a pair of tournament crowns. In the spring season of 2021, Ehinger guided BW on an eight-match winning streak and had the club receiving votes for five straight weeks in the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) Coaches’ Poll.

Nova Southeastern Volleyball re-established itself on the national stage in 2021, advancing to the NCAA National Tournament for the first-time since 2009. The Sharks finished the season with a record of 25-6, going 15-1 at the Rick Case Arena. NSU began the campaign with a 13-match winning streak, marking a program record to start a season, and set a new program-high with 19 consecutive wins – dating back to 2019. The Sharks also featured three AVCA All-Americans, as Marianna Fiocco, Alex Psoma and Elizabeth Price were all honored.

“[Former Head Coach] Brian Rosen did an excellent job building this program into a national contender, and I look forward to continuing that growth. Go Sharks!” continued Ehinger.

Prior to Baldwin Wallace, Ehinger coached previously at Akron, Lamar, Marist, Siena Heights, Adrian and Defiance. Ehinger played collegiately at Adrian, serving as the team captain from 2003-06.

Ehinger holds a Masters’ degree in Education-Sports Science from Defiance and a bachelor’s in health, Physical Education and Recreation, as well as a Minor in Business Administration, from Adrian College.

Posted 05/23/22