Ruiz Paneto’s otherworldly debut week earns her CAC Weekly Honor

HIALEAH, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2024) – Florida National University’s women’s basketball standout Jullie Ruiz Paneto earned her first Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) Player of the Week award following the Conquistadors’ 2-1 record last week.  Ruiz Paneto displayed excellent toughness and a high basketball IQ en route to averaging 26.7 points through three appearances for the…

Do I Need a Diploma to Become a Medical Assistant?

Healthcare professionals contribute to the well-being of their patients. Still, there is a group of clinical professionals without whom healthcare would come to a standstill. Known as frontline healthcare workers, they serve the community face-to-face, connecting people with providers and resources. There is no better example of frontline heroes than medical assistants. Medical assistants tackle…

Track and field impresses at Keiser University Twilight Invitational

(Results) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (April 13, 2024) – Florida National University’s track and field teams cracked the top ten team scores at the Keiser University Twilight Invitational in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Conquistador men’s squad placed 6th out of 10 teams, while the women landed in 7th place in a field of 10.…

Late-game heroics keep Conquistadors at bay versus Falcons

(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Jan. 9, 2024) – Florida National University’s men’s basketball team put up a valiant effort against a tough Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) foe and the NAIA’s No. 25 Florida College Falcons (14-4) Tuesday. FNU (3-11) fell to the Falcons 75-72 after a thrilling back-and-forth battle at Conn Gymnasium. The Falcons had…

FNU ends regular season with nine straight wins

(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2024) – Florida National University women’s basketball team (13-10) ended the 2023-24 regular season with another victory in the win column, defeating the University of Fort Lauderdale Eagles (4-16) 82-52 at Bucky Dent Park. FNU dominated the contest from start to finish, earning its second win over UFTL this…

Eagles glide to 2-0 series lead

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (April 5, 2024) – Florida National University’s baseball team (16-18) was swept by the NCCAA’s No. 1-ranked team in the nation, suffering 1-0 and 14-7 losses to the University of Fort Lauderdale Eagles (31-9) Friday. The Conquistadors were held to just four hits in game one, keeping…

Bodden’s school record highlights Embry-Riddle Running Elements Classic

(Results) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 31, 2024) – Florida National University’s track and field team was in Daytona Beach, Fla., from March 29-20 for the Embry-Riddle Running Elements Classic. The Conquistadors’ men’s and women’s teams impressed in a field of NCAA DI and NAIA talent including Bethune-Cookman University, Southeastern University and St. Thomas University. Florida…

Florida National exits Lake Wales with a 1-1 record

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) LAKE WALES, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2024) – Florida National University’s softball (4-3) captures its second split doubleheader, claiming a 9-7 win in game one over the Warner University Royals (3-5) in Lake Wales, Fla., before falling 6-4. FNU’s overall record versus Warner improves to 3-5, as the Conquistadors have come…

Lewis named CAC Hitter of the Week

HIALEAH, Fla. (April 1, 2024) – Florida National University’s Jordan Lewis is the Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) Hitter of the Week following the Conquistadors’ 3-1 road trip to close out the month of March. Lewis helped FNU grab two critical conference wins in a doubleheader sweep over the Voorhees University Tigers on March 29. Along…

Conquistadors improve to 8-3 in CAC play

(Box Score)  LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (April 19, 2024) – Florida National University’s baseball team (20-21) got a massive Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) win to open its time at the CAC Showdown in Lawrenceville, Ga., over the Voorhees University Tigers. The 8-5 thriller at Georgia Gwinnett College moved Florida National to 8-3 in CAC play and improved…

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