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Men’s and Women’s 2018 Soccer Schedule Released
Hialeah, Florida – This morning, Florida National University Athletic Director Fernando Valenzuela officially released the 2018 men’s and women’s soccer schedules. The Conquistadors men’s soccer program is returning this season to defend its current title as USCAA National champion after an Undefeated season where FNU played some of the top teams in the nation.…
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Florida National University Women’s Volleyball Earns AVCA Academic Award
Hialeah, FL – The Lady Conquistadors Volleyball Team of Florida National University made history this week by earning the AVCA Team Academic Award. This recognition by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) marks the first time in the program’s history since its inauguration in 2015. Florida National University is one of the 540 women’s volleyball…
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MATT STEARSMAN APPOINTED HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH
Matt Stearsman has been selected to start the Women’s Basketball Program at Florida National University. “I am so excited for this opportunity. To start a program from scratch has always been a dream of mine. I want to thank Dr. Regueiro and Coach Fernando Valenzuela for showing their confidence in me to start this…
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CONQUISTADORS RECEIVE BID TO THE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT
After a competitive inaugural season, the newest addition to the athletics family made it to the USCAA National Tournament. The news was long awaited as the mostly freshman team eagerly watched the selection this past Monday night.…
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THE EAGLES SOAR PAST THE CONQUISTADORS
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Florida National dropped the final game of the season against Embry-Riddle 12-5. The Conquistadors end the season (15-28). Top of the 1st Florida National Manuel Blanco doubled up the middle, Ezequiel Valdez walked no runs scored. ERAU caught a break in the top of the first after a leadoff double and…
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BOBCATS STORM PAST THE CONQUISTADORS
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Florida National dropped to (12-29) overall this season, the fourth-ranked St. Thomas (47-5) swept the Conquistadors in the three-game series. Game 1: STU 16 FNU 0 Nickolas Cruz started as the pitcher for the Conquistadors, Cruz gave up four hits, nine runs, and one home run., The Bobcats opened up…
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WARRIORS BEAT CONQUISTADORS 8-1
BABSON PARK, Fla. (April 18, 2018) – Webber International University baseball team beat Florida National University 8-1 on Wednesday afternoon. Webber alum, Alfredo “Tito” Carrillo Jr. of Florida National University faced off against his former team the Warriors of Webber International University. Evan Lawless pitched five innings for the Conquistadors allowed five runs on five…
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CONQUISTADORS DROP DOUBLEHEADER TO ROYALS
LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Conquistadors of Florida National drop the doubleheader against the Royals of Warner putting the Conquistadors 12-21 overall in the season. GAME 1 WU 9, FNU 5 After going up a run in the top of the 1st. The Royals connected with a 2-run shot over the fence, to give the…
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NAIA APPROVES FLORIDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY AS A NEW MEMBER
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Florida National University has become a new member of The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The NAIA announced the approval of eight institutions for association membership, seven of which are effective July 1, 2018. The total number of NAIA members institutions are up to 253. New members include Columbia International…
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BRANDON TORRES USCAA BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Brandon Torres of the Florida National University Conquistadors is the USCAA Baseball Pitcher of the Week. Although he’s a second baseman by trade, Torres stepped up when his team needed him the most when they faced off against the Saints of St. Joseph Vermont. With FNU down 8-2, Torres stepped on the mound and delivered…
