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Conquistadors split weekend at CAC Alliance, fall to WAU 84-45

(Box Score) BOSTON, Mass. ( Jan. 14, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s basketball team went 1-1 at the Continental Athletic Conference Alliance tournament at Fisher College. The Conquistadors (7-8) lost to the Washington Adventist University Shock (10-4) 84-45 after a solid win over Fisher the previous day. The loss drops FNU to 1-1 in…

FNU executes a needed 94-88 win over Fisher College

(Box Score) BOSTON, Mass. ( Jan. 13, 2023) – Florida National University’s men’s basketball team secured its third win of the 2022-23 season in a thrilling 94-88 match versus Fisher College. This victory cements a 1-1 record for FNU (3-9) in the Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) and handed Fisher (8-9) just its second conference loss…

Marty Marrero and Larranaga lift FNU to first conference win

(Box Score) BOSTON, Mass. ( Jan. 13, 2023) – Florida National University’s Aaliyah Abdala caught the inbound pass with just seconds left, dribbling out the clock to usher the Conquistadors’ first Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) win of the season. FNU’s (7-7) 66-45 victory over Fisher College (1-13) was due in large part to stellar performances…

Florida National women’s basketball to feature in locally produced documentary

The film is set to release in October 2023 HIALEAH, Fla. ( Jan. 12, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s basketball team’s 2022-23 season has caught the eye of Effective Sports Media, as members of the program will take part in a documentary produced by the marketing agency. The West Palm Beach, Fla., based company…

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Keiser hands Conquistadors second-straight loss

(Box Score) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. ( Jan. 07, 2023) – Florida National University’s men’s basketball team failed to hit the mark against the Keiser University Seahawks Saturday, falling 81-66. FNU (2-9) came into their first game of 2023, trying to shake off a tough loss to Johnson and Wales University Providence on Dec. 22.…

FNU overpowered by red-hot Seahawks 83-58

(Box Score) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. ( Jan. 07, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s basketball team suffered its first setback of 2023, with an 83-58 loss to the Keiser University Seahawks (12-6). The Conquistadors (6-7) came into the West Palm Beach, Fla., with a two-game win streak, picking up solid wins over the University…

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Conquistadors claim second win at FNU’s 2022 Christmas Classic

(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Dec. 23, 2022) –  Florida National University’s Christmas Classic came to a close, with another solid victory from the Lady Conquistadors. FNU picked up a 62-49 win over the Eagles of Fort Lauderdale marking the second win over Fort Lauderdale this season. The Conquistadors (6-6) were the only team in the…

Short-handed Conquistadors fall in gritty battle to JWU, 81-76

(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. ( Dec. 22, 2022) – Emotions ran high during Florida National University’s Christmas Classic, as the Conquistadors men’s basketball team collected a loss versus the Johnson and Wales University Providence Wildcats. The Conquistadors (2-8) went 24-42 (57.1%) from the field but it was not enough to overcome the Wildcats’ 13-25 (52.0%)…

Conquistadors rally late for 61-43 win over JWU (RI)

(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. ( Dec. 21, 2022) – Following a tumultuous first quarter, Florida National University’s Lady Conquistadors found themselves in a battle against the Johnson and Wales University Providence Wildcats. An impressive execution of a full-court press throughout the second half allowed FNU (5-6) to force their way to a 61-43 win over…

FNU drops its final game of Cruzin Classic 62-56

(Box Score) MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ( Dec. 17, 2022) – Following another close game at the Cruzin Classic at St. Thomas University, Florida National University’s women’s basketball team was unable to pull out a victory against the College of Saint Mary Flames. The Conquistadors (4-6) came into the match securing a 57-54 win over Aquinas…

FNU opens Cruzin Classic with 57-54 win over Aquinas

(Box Score) MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ( Dec. 16, 2022) – Under the Friday night lights of the Cruzin Classic at St. Thomas University, Florida National Univerity’s women’s basketball team picked up a much-needed win against Aquinas College (5-7). The victory marks FNU’s (4-5) second win in its last four games and the Conquistadors’ first win…

FNU stuns Gyrenes for first home win of the season

(Box Score) Five Conquistadors ended the night in double figures as FNU earns 86-72 win over Ave Maria HIALEAH, Fla. ( Dec. 14, 2022) – With an easy wide-open layup with 16 seconds left in the ball game, Florida National University’s Gabriel Casillas put the finishing touches on a much-needed win over the Gyrenes of…

Conquistadors lose to Warner in mid-season rematch

(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. ( Dec. 10, 2022) – After losing its season opener in Lake Wales, Fla., the Florida National University men’s basketball team (1-7)  looked to enact some revenge while hosting the Warner University Royals (7-5) at Bucky Dent Park.  Unfortunately for the Conquistadors, they were unable to secure a win, falling 80-64.…