FNU Athletics|Latest News
-
Conquistadors unveil 2024 schedule
HIALEAH, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2024) – Florida National University’s rejuvenated baseball program released a 50-game slate for the quickly approaching 2024 season. The Conquistadors look to improve on a historic 2023 campaign where FNU broke the record for most wins in a season with 16 victories. Florida National boasts a rigorous schedule this year, including…
-
FNU exits Gyrene Christmas Classic with 78-60 loss to SMWC
(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 29, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s basketball team dropped its fourth straight game after a loss to the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Pomeroys on Dec. 29. The Conquistadors finished their time at the Gyrene Christmas Class in Ave Maria, Fla., with a tough 78-60 setback versus a fundamentally sound SMWC squad.…
-
Gyrenes handle Conquistadors 72-57
(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 28, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s basketball team (3-8) suffered its eighth setback this season following a 72-57 loss to the Ave Maria University Gyrenes (7-5) on Dec. 28. The Conquistadors visited Ave Maria, Fla., for day one of the Gyrene Christmas Classic and were unceremoniously handed their third…
-
FNU falls in final game of 2023 calendar year
(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 20, 2023) – Florida National University’s men’s basketball team (3-10) adds another close loss to its 2023 total. The Conquistadors fell at home to the Southeastern University Fire (8-5) 74-63. The Fire came into Bucky Dent Park on Dec. 20 and executed a fast-paced win on the road, despite posting…
-
Conquistadors drop to 3-7 after blowout loss to Tigers
(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2023) – Florida National’s women’s basketball team fell in its second straight contest, this time to the Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers 95-48. The Tigers (8-3) dominated from start to finish, posting 10 threes in the game and shooting 43.3% from the floor. Florida National (3-7) could not get production…
-
FNU’s comeback efforts fall short against the Warriors
(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2023) – Florida National’s men’s basketball team earned another tough loss on Dec. 18, falling to the Midland University Warriors 96-89. FNU allowed the Warriors to shoot 30 free throws after committing 24 personal fouls in the loss. The Warriors outrebounded FNU 37-32 and forced 11 Conquistador turnovers. In…
-
Warriors outlast Conquistadors at Cruzin Classic
(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2023) – Florida National University was unable to mount a comeback win against the Midland University Warriors on its first day of the Cruzin Classic hosted by St. Thomas University. The Warriors (3-9) attempted a staggering 31 shots from the free throw line, connecting on 21 of them in the…
-
Kirlew secures CAC Player of the Week award
HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2023) – Florida National University’s Tyra Kirlew earned the Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week award following a clutch performance against the University of Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 15. This is the final CAC weekly honor for the 2023 calendar year. The Nassau, Bahamas, native went 6-8…
-
Conquistadors overpowered by No. 22 Lions, 115-60
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2023) – Florida National University’s men’s basketball was no match for the No. 22 Florida Memorial University Lions Saturday after falling by 55 points on the road. FNU gave up 56 points in the first half and shot 29.8% from the field in a contest the Lions dominated from start…
-
Conquistadors execute overtime win over UFTL
HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s basketball team is now 2-0 in overtime games at Bucky Dent Park, following an exciting 85-78 win over the University of Fort Lauderdale Friday. The Conquistadors (3-5) were able to outlast a tough, shorthanded UFTL (1-11) team by outsourcing the Eagles 15-8 in OT. UFTL…
