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Thank You, Veterans

Today, November 11, 2021, we celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. Contrary to popular belief, Veterans Day and Memorial Day are not the same. Formerly known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day was created as a holiday to celebrate the end of WWI, and later in 1938, legislation was passed on November…

Conquistadors Knock off Bobcats for J.J. Thatcher’s 100th Win

BOX SCORE MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2020) – Junior Jeffrey Hernandez scored a team-high 29 points but none more important than the final two with time winding down as Florida National (1-2) knocked off St. Thomas (0-1), 89-87, on Saturday evening. In the final seconds of regulation, Hernandez laid-up the go-ahead bucket – his…

Three Conquistadors Reach Double-Figures in Loss at Webber Int’l

BOX SCORE BABSON PARK, Fla. (November 3, 2020) – Despite double-figure scoring by seniors Adria Stewart, Deandra Akins, and Breyuna Walker, the Florida National women’s basketball team (1-2) fell to the Webber International Warriors (1-0), 83-56, on Tuesday evening. Walker led all Conquistadors with 12 points on 3-of-6 shooting from the floor and 5-of-5 shooting…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…