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FNU’s offense shines in 2-2 draw versus Tigers

(Box Score)  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ( Sept. 25, 2023) – After a less-than-ideal offensive start to 2023, FNU has put up four goals in its last two contests, including a 2-2 tie with Edward Waters University on Sept. 25. The Tigers (5-0-2) remain undefeated while the Conquistadors (0-3-2) continue their search for a win after claiming…

Adams grabs her second CAC weekly honor

HIALEAH, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2023) – Florida National University’s Christina Adams is once again the Continental Athletic Conference’s (CAC) Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, following the Conquistadors’ time at the St. Thomas University College Meet.  The Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, native ran 20:55.1 in the 5K and ended the morning in second place.…

FNU cross country competes at St. Thomas Meet

(Results) MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ( Sept. 23, 2023) – Florida National University’s cross country teams managed to impress at their third meet of the 2023, hosted by St. Thomas University. The Conquistador women’s squad finished fourth out of four teams in the 5K, while the men’s team ended the morning third out of four in…

FNU settles for draw versus the Nighthawks

(Box Score)  HIALEAH, Fla. ( Sept. 23, 2023) – A joyous Nighthawk squad crowded a shirtless Aaron Sindhar after a stunning header wiped a 2-1 Conquistador lead with 2:40 left on the clock. Florida National University’s men’s soccer team (6-1-1) earned its first draw of the 2023 season, as the Thomas University Nighthawks (3-2-2) overcame…

Falcons weather turbulence for 3-1 win over Conquistadors

(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. ( Sept. 22, 2023) – In a film many Florida National University volleyball fans have seen before, the Conquistadors fell 3-1 to the Florida College Falcons despite putting up an excellent second set. The Falcons (7-8) remain undefeated in Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) play while FNU (1-5) drops to 0-2.  Florida…

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As a teacher, you can positively impact young people’s lives and help them achieve their full potential. If you are considering a career in teaching, there are several steps you can take to prepare yourself for success.  How Do I Prepare to Teach in Secondary Education?  Obtaining a degree in Education or a related field…

Conquistadors misstep versus the Falcons

(Box Score)  TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. ( Sept. 21, 2023) – A 31-kill outing was not enough to earn Florida National’s women’s volleyball (1-4) its first conference win, as they fell to the Florida College Falcons (6-8) 3-1. The reigning Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) title holders pushed past a hungry FNU squad fresh off a sweep…

FNU men’s soccer moves to No. 16 in NAIA power rankings

HIALEAH, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2023) – A statement 4-1 win over the Point University Skyhawks bumped Florida National University’s men’s soccer team to No. 16 in the NAIA’s Coaches Poll. FNU came in at seventeen in last week’s poll now held by Sun Conference standouts and former NAIA title holders Keiser University.  There is a…

Bodden caps off a stellar week with CAC honors

HIALEAH, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2023) – Florida National University’s Kristian Bodden is the Continental Athletic Conference’s (CAC) Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, following the Conquistadors’ participation at the Keiser University Invitational.  The sophomore broke a 5K school record with a time of 16:27.8. With a stacked competition field of NAIA and NCAA DII…

Kristian Bodden breaks 5K school record at Keiser Invitational

(Results) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. ( Sept. 15, 2023) – An hour-long lightning delay could not stop a speedy Florida National University cross country team from making a big splash in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Conquistadors made the short trip to the Keiser University Invitational at Okeeheelee Park on Sept. 15. The competition field…

Volleyball sweeps Tigers for first win of 2023

(Box Score)  NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. ( Sept. 12, 2023) – A juggernaut attack by the Florida National University’s women’s volleyball team earned them a 3-0 win over the Trinity College of Florida Tigers (0-4) Tuesday night. FNU (1-3)  lost its first three matches of the year versus steep in-state competition including, Webber International University,…

Week two of the NAIA Coaches’ Poll has FNU men’s soccer at No. 17

HIALEAH, Fla. (Sept. 13, 2023) – A long-awaited offensive explosion pushed Florida National University’s men’s soccer team to No. 17 in the NAIA’s Weekly Top-25 Coaches’ Poll. Standing at 6-1-0, the Conquistadors move up two spots after coming in at No. 19 in last week’s poll. The Conquistadors displayed dominance on the offensive side of…

Women’s soccer settles for draw versus Banyans

(Box Score)  HIALEAH, Fla. ( Sept. 11, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s soccer team drew a 2-2 tie versus the New College of Florida Banyans Monday. The Conquistadors (0-3-1) fell short in its first three games of 2023, losing to Sun Conference standouts, Florida Memorial University, St. Thomas University and Webber International University.  In…

FNU on Point, trounces the Skyhawks 4-1

(Box Score)  WEST POINT, Ga. ( Sept. 11, 2023) – The Conquistadors men’s soccer team continues to run through their opponents, racking up its fourth win in as many games with a 4-1 win over the Point University Skyhawks (0-3-0). FNU (6-1-0) came into this battle in West Point, Ga., fresh off a dominant 5-0…

Conquistadors’ offense explodes for 5-0 win over Barons

(Box Score)  MOUNT VERNON, Ga. ( Sept. 9, 2023) – Florida National University’s men’s soccer team put on a masterclass during its 5-0 win over the Brewton-Parker College Barons. The NAIA’s No. 19 ranked Conquistadors (5-1-0) used an explosive second half to ring in its fifth win over six games and its second-largest victory over…