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Three Conquistadors Reach Double-Figures in Loss at Webber Int’l

BOX SCORE BABSON PARK, Fla. (November 3, 2020) – Despite double-figure scoring by seniors Adria Stewart, Deandra Akins, and Breyuna Walker, the Florida National women’s basketball team (1-2) fell to the Webber International Warriors (1-0), 83-56, on Tuesday evening. Walker led all Conquistadors with 12 points on 3-of-6 shooting from the floor and 5-of-5 shooting…

Conquistadors Rout Eagles, 6-1

BOX SCORE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 29, 2020) – In the team’s final game of the Fall, the Florida National men’s soccer team (2-1-0) defeated the Trinity Baptist Eagles (3-9-0), 6-1, in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday. FNU was led by freshman Blas Alfredo Barrancos, who recorded the first hat trick of his collegiate career. The native…

Conquistadors Bid to Upset No. 7 Southeastern Comes Up Short

BOX SCORE LAKELAND, Fla. (October 28, 2020) – The Florida National women’s basketball team (1-1) came into to Tuesday, looking to upset the No. 7-ranked team in the nation. That upset bid fell short as the Conquistadors lost to the Southeastern Fire (1-0), 96-51, from the Furnace in Lakeland, Florida. Thirteen turnovers in the first…

Men’s Basketball Falls at Warner, 75-56

LAKE WALES, Fla. (October 28, 2020) – Led by senior Jose Benitez (12 points) and junior Pride George (12 points), the Florida National men’s basketball team (0-2) were unable to knock off the Warner Royals (2-0), 75-56, on Tuesday evening. The Conquistadors had three players score in double-figures. Along with Benitez and George, Hirotaka Ohashi…

Conquistadors Fall to Suns in Season-Opening Double-Overtime Thriller, 113-110

BOX SCORE MIAMI, Fla. (October 23, 2020) – With a game-tying four-point play for the Conquistadors and no time on the clock at the end of the first overtime, most folks in the Miami Christian School Gym believed it was FNU’s night to claim a season-opening victory. Unfortunately, the Johnson (Fla.) Suns (1-1) felt like…

Women’s Basketball Opens Season with 68-65 Win over Johnson (Fla.)

BOX SCORE MIAMI, Fla. (October 23, 2020) – Led by seniors Deandra Akins and Adria Stewart, the Florida National women’s basketball team (1-0) defeated the Johnson (Fla.) Suns (0-1), 68-65, on Friday evening. Florida National held off the Suns in the final 1:31 of the game, outscoring the team from Kissimmee, Florida, 8-5. The Conquistadors…

Becoming a Respiratory Therapist

What is Respiratory Therapy? Respiratory therapy is the practice of examining patients who are experiencing issues with their breathing. Respiratory therapists are responsible for the evaluation and treatment of a patient’s lungs and airways. They perform chest exams and create a treatment plan to resolve problems and illnesses within the lungs. The main priority is…

Volleyball Extends Win Streak to Four; Sweeps Trinity Baptist Doubleheader

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 17, 2020) – The Florida National volleyball team (6-6) extended its current win streak to four matches with a doubleheader sweep of Trinity Baptist (2-13) on Saturday. The Conquistadors set the tone in the first match, winning the first set, 25-1. FNU kept the pressure on the Eagles, taking set number two,…

Conquistadors Sweep Tri-Match at Trinity (Fla.)

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2020) – The Florida National Conquistadors (4-6) picked up two wins on Friday with a dominant sweep of both Florida College and Trinity (Fla.). Played at the New Port Richey Recreation Center, Friday’s Tri-Meet saw the Conquistadors sweep the Falcons, 25-19, 25-19, 25-23, in the first match of the…

7 Student Jobs to Build Business Experience

Whether you are studying for a Master’s in Business Administration, or simply hope to be hired by another person’s company at some point, it is highly important to gain valuable, hands-on business experience and skills. There is no better time to prepare for the future than now. Want to know the best jobs to prepare…

Florida National Competes Against Defending National Champs on Wednesday

Florida National Competes Against Defending National Champs on Wednesday WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (October 14, 2020) – The Florida National Conquistadors (0-4-0) took on the defending NAIA National Champion Keiser Seahawks (5-0-0) on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in a 7-0 win for KU. In the team’s second game in just as many days, FNU looked to…

Women’s Soccer Drops 2-1 Decision at Webber International

BOX SCORE BABSON PARK, Fla. (October 13, 2020) – The Florida National women’s soccer team (0-3-0) dropped a 2-1 decision to the Webber International Warriors (3-4-1) on Tuesday afternoon from Babson Park, Florida. In a match that saw all of its scoring taking place in the first 45 minutes, FNU fell behind in the 36th…

Why is Cybersecurity Important?

What is cybersecurity, why is cybersecurity so important and how do you detect when you’re being attacked by cyber-criminals? A business owner needs the help of cybersecurity experts to protect the personal data of customers against criminals. Understanding the precise classification of a cyber-attack can also be useful to the organization’s incident response team or…

Should You Get an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s Degree in South Florida?

Location is a key factor when determining where you want to go to college. You may have narrowed down your selection to South Florida, but where in South Florida is another daunting choice to make. Before you get to that, it’s a good idea to determine what it is you want to do. This can…

Conquistadors Bid to Knock Off Bobcats Falls Short

BOX SCORE MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (October 7, 2020) – Holding a 14-13 edge in the fifth and final set, the Florida National Conquistadors (2-6) were unable to fend off a 5-2 run by the St. Thomas Bobcats (6-3), dropping a hard-fought 3-2 (25-22, 25-22, 22-25, 23-25, 18-16) decision on Wednesday evening from the Fernandez Family…