• Conquistadors Rout Eagles, 6-1

    BOX SCORE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 29, 2020) – In the team’s final game of the Fall, the Florida National men’s soccer team (2-1-0) defeated the Trinity Baptist Eagles (3-9-0), 6-1, in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday. FNU was led by freshman Blas Alfredo Barrancos, who recorded the first hat trick of his collegiate career. The native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, scored two goals in the first 28 minutes of action and... Read More
  • Conquistadors Bid to Upset No. 7 Southeastern Comes Up Short

    BOX SCORE LAKELAND, Fla. (October 28, 2020) – The Florida National women’s basketball team (1-1) came into to Tuesday, looking to upset the No. 7-ranked team in the nation. That upset bid fell short as the Conquistadors lost to the Southeastern Fire (1-0), 96-51, from the Furnace in Lakeland, Florida. Thirteen turnovers in the first half put FNU in an early hole, 42-24 after two quarters. Senior Adria Stewart scored... Read More
  • Men’s Basketball Falls at Warner, 75-56

    LAKE WALES, Fla. (October 28, 2020) – Led by senior Jose Benitez (12 points) and junior Pride George (12 points), the Florida National men’s basketball team (0-2) were unable to knock off the Warner Royals (2-0), 75-56, on Tuesday evening. The Conquistadors had three players score in double-figures. Along with Benitez and George, Hirotaka Ohashi posted 10 points versus the Royals. Benitez shot 3-of-9 from the floor and was 5-of-8... Read More
  • Conquistadors Fall to Suns in Season-Opening Double-Overtime Thriller, 113-110

    BOX SCORE MIAMI, Fla. (October 23, 2020) – With a game-tying four-point play for the Conquistadors and no time on the clock at the end of the first overtime, most folks in the Miami Christian School Gym believed it was FNU’s night to claim a season-opening victory. Unfortunately, the Johnson (Fla.) Suns (1-1) felt like playing spoiler as the FNU men’s basketball team (0-1) fell to the visitors, 113-110 (2OT),... Read More
  • Women’s Basketball Opens Season with 68-65 Win over Johnson (Fla.)

    BOX SCORE MIAMI, Fla. (October 23, 2020) – Led by seniors Deandra Akins and Adria Stewart, the Florida National women’s basketball team (1-0) defeated the Johnson (Fla.) Suns (0-1), 68-65, on Friday evening. Florida National held off the Suns in the final 1:31 of the game, outscoring the team from Kissimmee, Florida, 8-5. The Conquistadors used staunch defense and timely free throws to pick up the three-point victory. The season... Read More
  • Becoming a Respiratory Therapist

    What is Respiratory Therapy? Respiratory therapy is the practice of examining patients who are experiencing issues with their breathing. Respiratory therapists are responsible for the evaluation and treatment of a patient’s lungs and airways. They perform chest exams and create a treatment plan to resolve problems and illnesses within the lungs. The main priority is to diagnose lung disease and breathing disorders, along with managing breathing equipment and evaluating blood... Read More
  • Volleyball Extends Win Streak to Four; Sweeps Trinity Baptist Doubleheader

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 17, 2020) – The Florida National volleyball team (6-6) extended its current win streak to four matches with a doubleheader sweep of Trinity Baptist (2-13) on Saturday. The Conquistadors set the tone in the first match, winning the first set, 25-1. FNU kept the pressure on the Eagles, taking set number two, 25-17, and ultimately winning the match with a 25-16 third-set win. FNU carried that momentum... Read More
  • Conquistadors Sweep Tri-Match at Trinity (Fla.)

    NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2020) – The Florida National Conquistadors (4-6) picked up two wins on Friday with a dominant sweep of both Florida College and Trinity (Fla.). Played at the New Port Richey Recreation Center, Friday’s Tri-Meet saw the Conquistadors sweep the Falcons, 25-19, 25-19, 25-23, in the first match of the day. FNU followed that with a 3-0 sweep of the Tigers. The Conquistadors made quick... Read More
  • 7 Student Jobs to Build Business Experience

    Whether you are studying for a Master’s in Business Administration, or simply hope to be hired by another person’s company at some point, it is highly important to gain valuable, hands-on business experience and skills. There is no better time to prepare for the future than now. Want to know the best jobs to prepare for a future in the business industry? Follow Florida National University’s tips. Here are the... Read More
  • Florida National Competes Against Defending National Champs on Wednesday

    Florida National Competes Against Defending National Champs on Wednesday WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (October 14, 2020) – The Florida National Conquistadors (0-4-0) took on the defending NAIA National Champion Keiser Seahawks (5-0-0) on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in a 7-0 win for KU. In the team’s second game in just as many days, FNU looked to register the upset of the perennial power. However, KU proved to be too much for... Read More