Sports Shorts

By: Nikki Chasteen

Baseball

No. 1 ranked NSU baseball took home a 19-16 win against Flagler Feb. 21 despite allowing nine runs in the sixth inning. Senior infielder Dylan Woods had a three-run triple in the eighth inning to seal the win for the Sharks.

Men’s Basketball

In a heartbreaking 68-72 loss against Lynn University Feb. 22, NSU men’s basketball said goodbye to its longtime coach, Gary Tuell. Senior Harrison Goodrick played in his final game, scoring a team high of 18 points. Five players reached double figures in an emotional final game for the men’s season.

Women’s Basketball

Within the first five minutes, the Sharks had an 11-0 lead against Lynn University. Despite a 14-8 run by Lynn University, the Sharks still came out on top with the 65-58 win. Junior Christen Prasse led the Sharks with a game high of 20 points. Senior Samantha Logan recorded her second double-double, which contributed to the win.

Softball

The NSU softball team continued their win streak adding two more wins in a double header Feb. 21 against Kentucky State, winning 8-0 and 9-4. The first game was a shut-out with NSU scoring eight runs. Pitcher Lexie Storrer pitched six innings, improving her record to 3-3. She struck out six batters for Kentucky State and only allowed two runs.

In the second game, Kentucky State gave NSU a run for their money. Sophomore pitcher Erica Winter recorded her second win of the season, allowing four runs on eight hits with six strikeouts in seven innings pitched.

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