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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…

FNU drops both games at FMU Tri-Match

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ( Sept. 9, 2023) – Florida National University’s volleyball team put up a valiant effort in two games at the Florida Memorial University Tri-match held Sept. 9. The host Lions (1-0) delivered a stunning 3-0 win over the Conquistadors (0-3) and Edward Waters University (2-2) denied FNU…

Volleyball holds off the sweep but suffers 3-1 loss to Webber

(Box Score)  BABSON PARK, Fla. ( Sept. 8, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s volleyball team (0-1)  faced its first setback of the 2023 season, falling to the Webber International University Warriors (5-4), 3-1 Friday. The Conquistadors started this season with a sweep of the University of the Bahamas on August 25 but faced some…

Florida National remains winless after 2-0 loss to Webber

(Box Score)  BABSON PARK, Fla. ( Sept. 8, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s soccer team (0-3-0) continues its search for its first victory of 2023 after falling short against the Webber International University Warriors (1-2-0) Friday 2-0. FNU came into this matchup fresh off a 1-0 loss to the St. Thomas University Bobcats Sept.…

Men’s soccer climbs two spots in NAIA’s latest Coaches’ Poll

HIALEAH, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2023) – Florida National University’s men’s soccer team is ranked No. 19 in the latest NAIA Coaches’ Poll released Wednesday. The Conquistadors climbed two spots after starting 2023 in the No. 21 slot. Men’s soccer had an excellent start in its first five games, earning a 4-1-0 record. The Conquistadors’ sole…

Conquistadors fall to Bobcats, 1-0

(Box Score)  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ( Sept. 5, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s soccer team fell short of a long-awaited win over the St. Thomas University Bobcats Tuesday. The Conquistadors’ 1-0 loss improved the Bobcats’ overall record to 8-0 against FNU, dating back to 2017. In the early goings, Florida National went toe to…

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Adams’ Conquistador debut lands her a CAC Runner of the Week award

HIALEAH, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s cross country runner Christina Adams raced her way into the history books, earning the Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) Runner of the Week award.  Conquistador Cross Country opened the 2023 season at the Florida Atlantic University Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla., on Sept. 1. The men’s…

Bakale’s back-to-back standout performances earn him CAC Player of the Week nod

HIALEAH, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2023) – Florida National University’s veteran forward Marcos Bakale was named the Continental Athletic Conference’s (CAC) Offensive Player of the Week following two stellar performances for the Conquistadors. The Bata, Equatorial Guinea, native recorded three assists and a goal in Florida National’s last two outings. The Conquistadors defeated the Webber International…