Moccasins Sports Recap | Week of Sept. 16
Mikaela Queen
Women’s soccer falls twice on the road
On Wednesday, the Mocs traveled to St. Augustine, Florida where they fell 0-5 to the Flagler Saints in their last non-conference game of the season.
Freshman Jenny Staten...
Mocnation: alma mater spirit at its best
Samantha Paul
Staff Writer
The Florida Southern men’s basketball team won the national championship game in Evansville, Indiana. Evansville is about a 14 hour drive away, but that didn’t stop the die-hard Moccasin fans.
For the championship...
Borchers steps in as women’s basketball coach
Last spring, Holly Borchers was named the head women’s basketball coach at Florida Southern College.
Al Green, FSC Assistant Athletic Director, thinks Borchers’ hiring was an obvious choice.
“Holly is ready to take over. She has...
Men and women lacrosse teams take national rankings to playoffs
Lacrosse is at an all time high for Florida Southern, with the men and women’s teams combining to put up a 22-5 record, including multiple wins over ranked teams.
The women’s team checks in at...
Mocs fall to Florida Gators
Jillian Kurtz
The Florida Southern men’s basketball team took on the University of Florida Gators on Oct. 30 in a pre-season exhibition game at the O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.
The Mocs fell into an early drought as the Gators were...
FSC athletic stat website gets upgraded
The Athletics Department partnered with Statbroadcast Systems to upgrade its stat website.
It will allow students or any Mocs fan to check a game’s stats live on their mobiles or computers.
“If you are, for example,...
Baseball swept by Barry in SSC opener
Andrew Pawling
The Mocs were swept in a three- game series by Barry University Buccaneers.
For the Mocs, the series against Barry was their first taste of conference play in 2019 and represented their first home...
Runner of the Week seeks success
Ellie Horton
Staff Writer
Before the sun emerges on the horizon, Florida Southern College’s cross country team is already up and training at local high school tracks. Among the many cross country runners, one in particular...
Mocs run toward return to championship form
After failing to win the Sunshine State Conference Championship for the first time in fifteen years, the Florida Southern College Men’s Cross Country team will look to recapture the conference title in 2012.
The Mocs...
Athletic department renovates facilities for Title IX compliance
The athletic department is in the process of renovating the Ruel B. Gilbert Gymnasium, as well as the George Jenkins Field House.
According to Director of Athletics Pete Meyer, the remodeling efforts are currently concentrated...
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How students can get more involved in the Lakeland community
Angela RevelsStaff Writer
One of Lakeland’s greatest assets is its strong sense of community. Whether someone is interested in volunteering for local organizations, joining community...
Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix
It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk County, especially at Florida Southern. Our field house, green and sophomore men’s dorms are named after Publix founder George W. Jenkins. The Greek suites, formally known as the Publix Charities Commons, are funded by its namesake. Students will work at their stores after classes, and their headquarters reside in the big glass building by the local airport.
Mocs earn runner-up in the AVCA Small College Championships bronze bracket
To close the beach volleyball season, the Mocs competed in the AVCA Small College Championships at Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, Florida April 12-14. The team matched-up against six schools throughout the tournament as the No. 10 seed in Pool B. They started third out of four in their pool.
Swan City takes on the Swan Derby for it’s 17th anniversary
On April 26, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM) will be hosting their 17th annual Swan Derby on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. This event is free admission and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., consisting of three swan boat races, a fireworks show and much more.
Freshman wins full-ride scholarship from Moccasin Battalion
The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Florida Southern College is one of the top-rated ROTC programs in the Southeastern United States. The Moccasin Battalion has consistently ranked in the top 10% of ROTC programs by summer training evaluations. Alumni of the Moccasin Battalion include multiple general officers, several members of the FSC Board of Trustees and leaders around the globe.