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Conquistadors stumble against Bobcats in doubleheader

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2023) – The home plate umpire swiftly calls the looking strike on Florida National University’s Alexis Lendo to bring to an end a dramatic and thrilling 2-0 loss to the St. Thomas Bobcats (5-0). The Conquistadors (3-6) went on to lose the second game of…

Conquistadors triumph in CAC doubleheader

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) SUMTER, SC. (Feb. 17, 2023) – Florida National University’s baseball team picked up two solid wins over Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) rival Morris College in dominant fashion. The Conquistadors (3-2) entered this conference series fresh off an impressive 5-1 loss to No. 8 ranked St. Thomas. The Hornets (2-5) looked…

Conquistadors falter in final regular season contest

(Box Score) NORTH MIAMI, Fla. ( Feb. 17, 2023) – Florida National University’s men’s basketball team had a less-than-successful final day at the Skinner Classic hosted by the University of Fort Lauderdale. After allowing 92 points to the Eagles on day one of the tournament, FNU (4-15) lost a close battle with fellow Continental Athletic…

Conquistadors fall to No. 8 Bobcats Wednesday

(Box Score)  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2023) – Florida National University’s baseball team showed great toughness in a 5-1 loss to the NAIA’s No. 8 ranked St. Thomas University Bobcats. The temperate weather was ideal playing conditions for the Bobcats; looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss their last time on the field.…

Eagles rout Conquistadors in Skinner Classic

(Box Score) NORTH MIAMI, Fla. ( Feb. 15, 2023) – Florida National University’s men’s basketball team once again falls prey to an aggressive University of Fort Lauderdale team, falling 92-43 Wednesday. The Conquistadors (4-14) entered the Skinner Classic hosted by UFTL fresh off a loss to the Ave Maria Gyrenes on Feb. 2 and once…

Softball swept in doubleheader versus Gyrenes

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) AVE MARIA, Fla. ( Feb. 15, 2023) – Florida National University’s softball team failed to get a couple of much-needed wins in its highly anticipated doubleheader versus the Gyrenes of Ave Maria University. The Conquistadors’ (3-4) first-year head coach Wesley Pollock spent last season in blue and gold as an…

Men’s tennis drops match to No. 9 Southeastern

Results HIALEAH, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2023) – Florida National University’s men’s tennis team failed to pull off a massive upset against the NAIA’s No.9 ranked Southeastern Fire. The courts at the Goodlet Park Tennis center sparkled in the cloudless sky as FNU’s top players put up solid performances against the visiting Fire.  In doubles play,…

Baseball splits season opening doubleheader at Talladega

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) TALLADEGA, Ala. ( Feb. 10, 2023) – Florida National University’s baseball team bounced back in a big way for a 1-1 record versus the Talladega College Tornadoes. The Tornadoes (5-1) have been on a tear in the early goings of the 2023 season, boasting a 4-0 record entering Friday’s back-to-back…

Bobcats pounce, hand FNU 9-2 loss

(Box Score)  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ( Feb. 10, 2023) – A rendition of Backstreet Boy’s classic hit ‘I Want it That Way’ rings through the Florida National’s dugout, as the Conquistadors attempted to pull off a momentous victory versus the St. Thomas Bobcats. Unfortunately, a comeback was not in the cards for the visiting Conquistadors…

Sierra’s singles win highlights FNU’s 6-1 loss to Barry

Results MIAMI SHORES, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s tennis team continues its search for its first win this season, following a 6-1 loss to the Barry Buccaneers. FNU captured its first point of its season, as Salome Sierra secured a singles victory over Barry’s Nathalia Gasparin. Barry did a decent job…

Do Universities in Miami Offer a BSN Program?

Dozens of universities nationwide offer quality BSN programs. But not all of them offer the advantages of learning in a diverse metropolitan area. As a nursing student, you’ll have plenty of time between classes to explore the surrounding culture and medical landscape wherever you train. However, if you like a diverse population and world-class hospitals,…

Softball bounces back for split doubleheader versus Warner

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) LAKE WALES, Fla. ( Feb. 7, 2023) – For just the second time in program history, the Florida National University Conquistadors reign supreme over the Warner University Royals out of Lake Wales, Fla. FNU (3-1)  came into this contest with an overall 3-1 record against the Royals (1-1) as Warner…

Are Online Classes Better Than On Campus Classes?

Online learning was growing in popularity even before the pandemic. The first online degree was offered in the 80s, but programs were limited by technology. Today, we can deliver the same high-quality education digitally or in person, opening doors for students who need a cyber option. There are pros and cons to each approach, but…

Hatters cap off a dominant victory over FNU, 7-0

Results DeLand, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s tennis team put up a valiant effort against the Stetson University Hatters. This marks the second loss for FNU in 2023 and the Conquistadors hold on to a 0-1 record in the early goings of the 2023 season.  The Hatters got off to a…

Men’s tennis falter in exhibition match against Hatters

Results DeLand, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2023) – In Florida National Univesity’s men’s tennis opening season exhibition match, the Conquistadors put together a strong performance on the courts of Mandy Stoll Tennis Center. Florida National remains 0-0 on the season despite losing to the Stetson University Hatters, 4-0.  In doubles play, the Hatters earned the opening…